A decent challenge for a Tuesday.
Independent 10,872 / Dill
Dill is occupying this week’s Tuesday slot. Dill is a compiler whose work I have limited experience of blogging and solving, so I wasn’t quite sure what lay in store for me today. … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 28,526 by Vlad
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28526.
Guardian Quiptic 1135 Anto
Thanks to Anto. Apologies for the late blog mainly due to the late posting of the puzzle. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1. Fast food outlet initially lacking music (3,3) HIP … Read more >>
Guardian 28,525 / Vulcan
Vulcan starts the week with a fairly typical Monday medley. A couple of the ‘cryptic’ definitions are rather questionable but, on the whole, Vulcan fulfils the brief of providing the traditional ‘gentle start … Read more >>
Independent 10,871 by Vigo
An enjoyable Monday puzzle from Vigo.
Financial Times 16,865 by HAMILTON
The working week begins with a HAMILTON…
Cyclops 708 – Silent Grimace
I have to confess that I have left this to the last minute, so about 10 days have passed since I solved this, and I don’t remember too much about the experience…
Independent on Sunday 1,642 by Knut
The puzzle is available here. Hi everyone. Once again Knut scores! (9a) – but I couldn’t possibly be cross. With this setter I always know I’m in for some fun. Not much … Read more >>
Azed No. 2,565 Plain
Some nice & lit compound anagrams in this week’s puzzle.
Everyman 3,904
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/everyman/3904.
Independent 10,870 by Filbert (Sat 14th Aug)
Some bloggers see the name Filbert and immediately leap to nut-based puns: “It was/wasn’t a tough nut to crack” / “Today’s nutty setter …” etc. Unfortunately I am unable to stoop to this … Read more >>
Guardian Saturday Puzzle 28,518 / Paul
After a three-week absence, Paul returns to the Saturday slot. This is one of those long weekends where you see my name on a blog for three days running – but I don’t … Read more >>
Financial Times 16,863 by NEO
A tough challenge from NEO this Friday, where my last 5 solves took as much time as the rest of the puzzle. Thanks NEO, for the treat.
Guardian 28,523 / Paul
Paul rounds off the week with a challenge that I found interesting and enjoyable – and ultimately frustrating. The key to the puzzle is obviously 20ac, which proved to have two aspects – … Read more >>