Lots of Scottish references in this week’s plain puzzle.
Everyman 3,898/27 June
Another sound puzzle from Everyman this 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 1 Tell … Read more >>
Independent on Sunday 1636 Atrica
Thank you to Atrica. Definitions are underlined in the clues. A crossword where each solution contains a “y” (a couple with 2, and one with 3), in addition to being a pangram – … Read more >>
Independent 10,834 by Rodriguez
Just after Switzerland depart EURO 2020, a puzzle from Rodriguez. Surely not the Swiss footballer moonlighting? Having said that it could be the English or Colombian one? Or more than likely a non-footballing … Read more >>
Guardian Prize 28,482 by Picaroon
Characteristically smooth and witty surfaces from Picaroon this week.
Independent 10,833 / Phi
Another working week draws to a close with a grid by Phi. I found this puzzle to be towards the easier end of the Phi spectrum. I made steady progress through the crossword … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 28,487 by Brendan
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28487.
Financial Times 16,827 by ARTEXLEN
An easy challenge from ARTEXLEN this Friday morning.
Guardian 28,486 / Imogen
Imogen sets the challenge today, with his customary mix of easy and slightly tougher clues, all fair and with mostly smooth and meaningful surfaces. My favourites were 14, 16, 24, 25 and 26ac … Read more >>
Independent 10832 / Serpent
The two most recent Serpent puzzles had geological themes. What do we have this week? I can’t see any theme, but I do see that the initial letters … Read more >>
Financial Times 16,826 by LEONIDAS
Today's FT puzzle is provided by Leonidas.
Enigmatic Variations No. 1492: PTO by Charybdis
Hi everyone, and thanks to Charybdis for a good challenge which I much enjoyed. The preamble reads: Set A clues are arranged in alphabetical order of answers, not all of which enter … Read more >>
Financial Times 16,816 by Mudd
Non-prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of June 19, 2021
Guardian Cryptic 28,485 by Paul
A tough and slow solve, needing a second session to finish and blog. Favourites were 13ac, 17ac, 4dn, and 5dn. Thanks to Paul for the challenge.
Financial Times 16,825 by GOZO
A fun puzzle from Gozo, easier than usual and requiring no specialist knowledge. Thank you Gozo.