Some days, you just want a write-in…
Independent 11,111 / Radian
It is Radian whose latest puzzle, with its aesthetically pleasing number, graces this week’s Tuesday slot. Tuesday is theme day, and you don’t have to look far to find references to all things … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 28,765 by Pasquale
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28765.
Azed No. 2,605 Plain
Not so many obscure words this time. Thank you Azed.
Guardian 28,764 / Vulcan
Vulcan starts the week with a typical Monday medley of charades, anagrams and double and cryptic definitions. A pretty straightforward solve, I think, with some nice surfaces throughout. Thanks to Vulcan for the … Read more >>
Independent 11,110/Hoskins
A puzzle from Hoskins to start the Indy week. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = anagram indicator [x] letter(s) removed definitions are underlined Across … Read more >>
Guardian Quiptic 1175 Matilda
Thank you to Matilda. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1. Proceeds with instruction to enter after part exchange (6) INCOME : [“COME IN”](instruction to enter/come through) with the last 2 letters … Read more >>
Financial Times 17,101 by SLORMGORM
An enjoyable start to the week from SLORMGORM…
Cyclops 728 – Pure Mayhem
Our fortnightly delve into the psyche of Psy-ch-lops…
Independent on Sunday 1,682 by Tees
The puzzle is available here. Hi everyone. A chewier-than-normal Sunday, I thought. There were a few unknowns for me, but nothing I couldn’t deduce from the clues and crossing letters. My main … Read more >>
Everyman 3,944
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/everyman/3944.
Independent 11,109 Serpent
The blogging calendar works its wonders. The stars are aligned! The gods have given me a Serpent to blog same as last time I was on Saturday Indy duty. This is great because … Read more >>
Guardian Prize 28,757 / Imogen
It’s quite unusual to find Imogen in the Prize slot. I had to go back three and a half years in the archive to find his most recent offering ( and I see … Read more >>
Enigmatic Variations – the future
Enigmatic Variations I’ve been seeing rumours that The Telegraph has decided to discontinue the EV from end of July. I say rumours because I’ve had no official word from anyone. I’ve tried emailing … Read more >>
Guardian 28,762 / Paul
So after Mitz’s musings @44 on yesterday’s blog, it turns out that it’s Paul who ends the week and we don’t have a new record of more than sixteen different setters on the … Read more >>