Non-prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of August 27, 2022
Independent 11,202 / Hippogryph
Hippogryph is occupying today’s slot. It is the first puzzle by this compiler that I have solved and blogged, and I can see that only two puzzles by him or her have been … Read more >>
Financial Times 17,193 by GUY
An enjoyable puzzle; not too hard, not too easy. Thank you Guy.
Oops! Sorry the blog is late, I wrote this up first ting and then forgot to hit the “Publish” button at the end. I am on holiday now, I cam answer queries but complicated corrections to the blog may have to wait until I can get to real computer rather than phone.
Guardian Cryptic 28,856 by Brummie
Apologies for the delay in getting this published, but I am on holiday in Morocco and had problems connecting to the wifi.
Inquisitor 1766: Mixed Doubles by Kruger
Mixed Doubles by Kruger Clues are given in pairs and their non-overlapping constituents (two definitions and two sets of wordplay) can appear in any order. Eight answers are thematically linked and must … Read more >>
Independent 11201 / Atrica
I think this is my first blog of an Atrica puzzle even though the setter first appeared nearly three years ago. Recently, I have been blogging puzzles ripe for a … Read more >>
Financial Times 17,192 by BOBCAT
Well, I found this rather hard sledding, for some reason, with a variety of elaborate constructions on some clues, and a couple of inventive surprises, mentioned below, but overall an enjoyable challenge nonetheless. I am not sure that I quite explained 6D. Note the ninas TAILS and CLAWS down around the center column; is this a Bobcat trademark? (I am a newbie on the FT scene.) As always, I welcome comments and elucidations.
Guardian Cryptic 28,855 by Qaos
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28855.
Azed No. 2,620 Plain
Another Sunday helping of interesting and obscure words. Thank you Azed.
Guardian 28,854 / Matilda
I always enjoy Matilda’s puzzles, so it was good to see her kicking off the week. There are a number of neat anagrams and some witty definitions and deft misdirection, with great surfaces … Read more >>
Guardian Quiptic 1,190/Carpathian
A thoughtfully constructed and most enjoyable Quiptic crossword from Carpathian this morning. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = anagram indicator [x] letter(s) removed definitions … Read more >>
Independent 11,200/Bluth
Bluth is not quite the new kid on the Indy block any more, but since he started setting for the paper, he has been a regular. I’ve enjoyed all his puzzles so far: … Read more >>
Financial Times 17,191 by HAMILTON
Hamilton gives us a good start to the week.
Private Eye (Cyclops/735) Insincere Resignation
When I get the first clue attempted as quickly as I did 1D here I always wonder if this is the time for the fabled “done in one pass” solve – Alas, no. … Read more >>
Everyman 3,959
It’s Everyman so you know by now what to expect