A typical Azed plain
Guardian Quiptic 1,174/Anto
I’ve often commented that Anto seems not to set puzzles specifically for the Quiptic slot, but I felt that this one was aimed more at beginners and improving solvers. That said, there were … Read more >>
Independent 11,104 by Wire
So it’s Wire and myself to get the Indy week rolling, well that was fun.
Financial Times 17,095 by ALBERICH
A homage to Alberich. This is a reprint of his second puzzle. RIP and thanks for all the fun.
Guardian Cryptic 28,758 by Matilda
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28758.
Everyman 3,943
Well this seemed a relatively gentle Everyman.
Independent on Sunday 1,681/Hoskins
A typical Independent on Sunday puzzle from Hoskins. That is to say, easy-end. And in traditional Hoskins style, the vast majority of the clues have a reference to sex, drugs, drink or flatulence. … Read more >>
Independent 11,103 by Rodriguez
Rodriguez provides the entertainment in the middle of May – well almost the middle. And apologies for the delay. Forgot what day it was. I found this pretty straight forward for Rodriguez, certainly … Read more >>
Guardian 28,751 / Vlad
I really struggled with this one – just not on Vlad’s wavelength, I suppose! Thanks to the setter, as usual Across 1. Darn! Accepting credit leading to ruin (5,2) SCREW UP SEW UP … Read more >>
Independent 11,102 by Phi
A Phi on a Phiday – just what we like.
Guardian Cryptic 28,756 by Harpo
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28756.
Financial Times 17,093 by GOLIATH
A typical enjoyable challenge from GOLIATH.
Enigmatic Variations No. 1537 Additive by Kcit
It’s May and Kcit (aka Phi) provides the EV entertainment. A blank bottom row, an unclued middle row comprising 4 components and an unclued bottom row – making new words in the grid. … Read more >>
Financial Times 17,092 by JULIUS
Julius's turn to provide an FT challenge.
Guardian 28,755 – Philistine
My first challenge was to find the puzzle, which wasn’t available on the Guardian website. Luckily I managed to track down the PDF version. I made a slow start initially, but getting the … Read more >>