A good concise Quiptic from Anto today.
Independent 10,907 by Gila
An enjoyable Monday challenge from Gila.
Guardian Cryptic 28,561 by Vulcan
A fun start to the week from Vulcan – my favourites were 11ac, 16ac, 26ac, 3dn, 8dn, and 22dn. Thanks for the puzzle.
Private Eye (Cyclops / 711) Fatal Cat-flap
Another Cyclops puzzle in the style we love. After whipping through the top left lights, I thought I was on for a very fast solve, or even a clean sweep. But at first … Read more >>
Financial Times 16,901 by SLORMGORM
SLORMGORM kicks things off this Monday morning….
Azed No. 2,571 Plain
A plain Azed with perhaps fewer obscurities than usual.
Everyman 3,910/19 September
Another pleasing Sunday offering from Everyman, somewhat marred by a lack of editing leading to a clue having to be corrected after publication (on the website, at least). Abbreviations cd cryptic definition … Read more >>
Independent on Sunday 1648 Tees
Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 9. One backing search for shark (9) ANGELFISH : ANGEL(a financial investor in/one backing a business) + FISH(to search/to probe around for something concealed). Defn: Another … Read more >>
Independent 10,906 by Tyrus
The puzzle is available here. Hi all. Tyrus likes to get political in his crosswords, and today’s theme, found in many clues and answers, can be summed up in the nina across … Read more >>
Guardian Prize 28,554 by Picaroon
A puzzle stuffed with 15 downs!
Independent 10,905 / Phi
It is Phi-day after all today, so I was not surprised to find Phi’s latest puzzle to solve this morning. I haven’t spotted a particular theme or Nina here, although in looking up … Read more >>
Financial Times 16,899 by ARTEXLEN
An enjoyable challenge from ARTEXLEN today.
Guardian Cryptic 28,559 by Maskarade
Nice to see Maskarade on a weekday – my favourites were 9ac, 13ac, 15ac, 3dn, and 14dn. Thanks for the puzzle.
Guardian 28,558 / Paul
I’m standing in for Andrew, who’s holidaying in the Highlands, lucky chap. My heart sank a bit when, on a quick run-through, I saw all the references to ‘6’ but I’d solved 22ac … Read more >>
Financial Times 16,898 by MOO
Moo provides the FT breakfast entertainment.