An Eng. Lit. test this week (not my strongest subject at skool), with Chalicea asking us to find two PAINFUL POEMS…probably not limericks then?…
Neil Shepherd – RIP
Very sad news received today, Neil Shepherd (Alberich / Klingsor) has died. He will be sorely missed.
Financial Times 17,079 by AARDVARK
A nice puzzle in a traditional style. Thank you Aardvark.
Independent 11,088 by Methuselah
Methuselah fills the mid-week slot this week – we’re in for a treat!
Guardian Cryptic 28,742 by Picaroon
The puzzle may be found at https://theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28742.
Inquisitor 1747: Unpopular Shift by Nutmeg
I always enjoy Nutmeg puzzles, especially because of the nicely thought out and innovative end games. This was no exception. A very short rubric: The unclued 6-word slogan in the silvered cells could … Read more >>
Financial Times 17,078 by STEERPIKE
Never easy, Steerpike.
Guardian 28,741 / Philistine
My third Philistine blog in a row – and I’m certainly not complaining. Philistine is up to all his tricks today, causing some problems in the parsing department, but I managed to get … Read more >>
Independent 11,087 / Radian
Radian’s latest puzzle graces the crossword page today. I found this to be a medium-difficulty puzzle, which I think that I have solved correctly, but I am far from sure of my parsing … Read more >>
Azed No. 2,601 Plain
A straightforward plain puzzle this week, although there is one clue that troubled me.
Guardian Quiptic 1171 Pasquale
Thank you to Pasquale. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1. Cab door being slammed in the city (7) CORDOBA : Anagram of(… being slammed) CAB DOOR. Defn: … in Spain. 5. … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 28,740 by Carpathian
An enjoyable puzzle – my favourites were 13ac, 7dn, 16dn, and 17dn. Thanks to Carpathian
Independent 11,086 by Skinny
Nice to see Skinny back, his puzzles often raise a smile.
Financial Times 17,077 by FLIMSY
FLIMSY kicks off the week…
Cyclops 726 – Ugly Bear
There I was, two puzzles ago, suggesting that Cyclops was out of tune with events by bringing up PartyGate and leadership challenges, but all of a sudden, they are news again…I’ll get my coat…