It’s Phi-day again…..
Guardian 28,823 / Paul
I was my own worst enemy here, putting a wrong answer for 19 across and inexplicably using X instead of Z in 23 down. However, that aside I found this a very entertaining … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 28,828 by Paul
I got stuck for a little while in solving…
Financial Times 17,165 by GOLIATH
An easier-than-usual offering from GOLIATH this Friday. Thanks to setter for the tussle.
Enigmatic Variations No. 1549 Elementary IV: A dramatic instruction by KCIT
The fourth in a series – misprints in definitions and eight answers with a common theme. So the misprints spelled out: REPEATS IMPLY HEIGHT – FLOOD THE GRID The common them of two … Read more >>
Independent 11,173 / Rodriguez
Rodriguez’s latest puzzle provides us with our daily cruciverbal challenge today. I found this to be quite a challenging and thoroughly enjoyable puzzle. I think that I have managed to solve and parse … Read more >>
Financial Times 17,164 by ZAMORCA
Zamora with a trademark puzzle in today's FT
Guardian 28,827 – Philistine
Thanks to Philistine for an enjoyable Thursday puzzle…
Financial Times 17,154 by Mudd
Non-prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of July 23, 2022
Financial Times 17,163 by MONK
Towards the easier end of Monk's spectrum of difficulty, entertaining and inventive as always. Thank you Monk.
Guardian Cryptic 28,826 by Tramp
Tramp is today's Guardian setter.
Independent 11172 / Eccles
We have an Eccles puzzle today in the Independent today. Eccles provides us with his usual assortment of deceptively simple clues. I particularly liked the clue for BEHAVED (25 across) … Read more >>
Financial Times 17,162 by HAMILTON
Grant was due to blog this puzzle today so this one is written with a heavy heart, for him.
Inquisitor 1761: Single Parent by Chalicea
Chalicea is a frequent setter of puzzles in the Inquisitor series. with two or three offerings each year. Her puzzles provide an excellent introduction to themed barred crosswords. Chalicea presents a wide … Read more >>
Independent 11,171 by Dill
A welcome return for Dill, who hasn’t appeared in the Independent for a while.