A brisk BRADMAN challenge this Friday.
Independent 11018 / Phi
It’s Friday, so not surprisingly, the Independent puzzle is set by Phi I liked the surfaces of the clues for RADICALISM (11 across) because of its relevance to the entry, … Read more >>
Independent 11,017 by Serpent
Thursday fun from Serpent.
Financial Times 17,009 by STEERPIKE
Steerpike provides this morning's entertainment
Guardian Cryptic 28,671 by Anto
A pleasant solve with some nice surfaces – my favourites were 1ac, 10ac, 3dn, 5dn, 6dn, and 20dn. Thanks to Anto for the puzzle.
Enigmatic Variations No. 1523: Working Titles by Harribobs
When I discovered that it was a Harribobs EV on my turn to blog, my first instinct was to go and hide behind the sofa…
Financial Times 16,999 by Buccaneer
Non-prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of January 22, 2022
Financial Times 17,008 by GOZO
A themed puzzle again today. Thank you Gozo.
Independent 11,016 by Methuselah
Well, this was fun although our first thought was about the grid – four ‘crosswords’ in each of the corners linked by only a few clues. Not a very solver-friendly grid.
Guardian 28,670 – Tramp
I found this a bit easier than usual for a Tramp, despite some well-concealed definitions and quite intricate constructions, including a number of anagrams where the fodder included some extra letters. Very enjoyable … Read more >>
Independent 11,015 / Bluebird
Bluebird, whose work I am solving and blogging for the first time today, has provided this week’s Tuesday puzzle. As it is Tuesday, one expects a theme, and the Nina reveals an extract … Read more >>
Inquisitor 1735: Gold by Karla
Gold by Karla The wordplay in each of twelve clues contains a superfluous word which may be assigned to one of three thematic sets of four. In the complete grid, solvers must highlight … Read more >>
Financial Times 17,007 by BASILISK
The shape-shifting snake strikes again.
Guardian Cryptic 28,669 by Qaos
Qaos takes us out of this world today.
Azed No. 2,589 Plain
An easier-than-usual puzzle this week.