This morning's FT was created by Redshank.
Independent 11095 / Tyrus
A puzzle from Tyrus today. The previous Tyrus puzzle that I blogged in January had a go at a number of Tory politicians. This time Tyrus focuses on just one, … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 28,749 by Boatman
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28749.
Enigmatic Variations No. 1536: Gallimaufry by proXimal
Hi all. We were treated to an EV puzzle of the highest order for a “low” day … The preamble reads: Answers are entered around the appropriate numbered square, clockwise or anticlockwise, … Read more >>
Financial Times 17,076 by Mudd
Non-prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of April 23, 2022
Financial Times 17,085 by MONK
Another interesting puzzle form Monk, pretty stiff but do-able. Thank you Monk.
Guardian 28,748 / Pasquale
Pasquale fills the midweek slot with an interesting puzzle. As usual, we have a few less familiar words and names, as usually, helpfully clued, in particular 24ac, the only one unknown to me, … Read more >>
Independent 11,094 by Eccles
Eccles is in challenging mood today, but fun as always.
Financial Times 17084 Bobcat
Thank you to Bobcat. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1. Bobcat’s ready: you sound unprepared (9) IMPROMPTU : I’M(contraction of “I am”/”Bobcat is”, ie. with the setter using the self-referential pronoun) … Read more >>
Inquisitor 1748: Francophile by Skylark
Skylark completes the quartet in “Ladies’ Month” (though there is room for another one this April). Preamble: Every clue but one contains an extra letter which should be removed before solving. In order, … Read more >>
Azed No. 2,602 Plain
A plain puzzle again this week. Thank you Azed.
Guardian Cryptic 28,747 by Qaos
A tricky solve…
Independent 11,093 by Wiglaf
Wiglaf fills the Tuesday spot this week – should be fun.
Guardian Quiptic 1,172/Hectence
Hectence shows off her skills as a Quiptic setter this morning. If you are in the ‘beginner’ category, then have another look at the surface readings in this puzzle. They are all beautifully … Read more >>
Financial Times 17,083 by SLORMGORM
Great way to start bank holiday Monday!