Fun and funny – lots of favourites including 9ac, 14ac, 1dn, 5dn, 15dn, 18dn, and 22dn. Thanks to Philistine
Oh, and…
Independent 10,270 by Hob
Hello! Today’s puzzle is brought to you by the setter Hob and the blogger Kitty. Whatever the season, sunny days are here in crosswordland. After a bright start I slowed considerably and was … Read more >>
Financial Times 16,270 by CHALMIE
A fun puzzle from CHALMIE this Thursday, with a higher-than-average number of anagrams sprinkled around the grid. A few clues that raised a grin in their construction. Thanks CHALMIE!
Financial Times 16,260 by Alberich
Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of August 31, 2019
Independent 10,269 / Gila
Gila has provided today’s crossword in what is fast becoming his regular Wednesday slot. I enjoyed this puzzle very much, finding it at the right level for a mid-week solve. As I blogged … Read more >>
Financial Times 16,269 by JULIUS
I had forgotten it was my turn to blog this morning, good job this wasn’t a tricky one. Thanks Julius.
Guardian 27,923 – Imogen
Apart from a few easy clues that got me started, I didn’t seem to be on Imogen’s wavelength at all this morning, and found this quite a struggle. One partially defective clue, I … Read more >>
Financial Times 16,268 by SLORMGORM
Typically accurate stuff from today’s setter. Fun, too.
Inquisitor 1610: Escape to the Country by Harribobs
Ah! Harribobs again. Always tricky, but fair. The preamble, if long, seemed pretty straightforward. 15 clues where the wordplay gave an extra letter, these extra letters to spell out some assistance to solvers. … Read more >>
Independent 10,268 by Knut
An enjoyable puzzle from Knut, with a mini-theme; a few slightly obscure references but they’re all clearly clued.
Guardian Cryptic 27,922 by Pasquale
Pasquale provides a head-scratcher for us this morning.
Guardian Quiptic 1,034/Hectence
The Quiptic is 20 years old in November and Hectence was one of the first setters back in the early days. She should be good, shouldn’t she? Let me tell you something: she … Read more >>
Financial Times 16,267 by ARMONIE
Nice to see Armonie this morning with a well constructed puzzle with some great surfaces.
Independent 10,267/Italicus
Italicus made his Indy debut a year ago and featured around once a month till the spring. This is the first sight of him since then, but he’s very welcome, because this was … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 27,921 by Arachne
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/27921.