A typical BRADMAN offering this Friday morning. Thanks Don.
Independent 10396 / Phi
As usual, it is a Phi puzzle to end the weekday series. I was pleased to see a number of clues with three or more constituent parts, the highest being … Read more >>
Guardian 28,049 – Puck
Puck delivers a killer of a puzzle today…
Financial Times 16,393 by NEO
Neo provides the FT entertainment today.
Independent 10,395 by Klingsor
I always enjoy Klingsor’s crosswords: not horribly difficult, but not too easy either, and a nice variety of excellent clues with lovely surfaces. Definitions in darkviolet, underlined. Anagram indicators in italics. ACROSS … Read more >>
Financial Times 16,383 by Mudd
Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of January 25, 2020
Financial Times 16,392 by REDSHANK
An elegant puzzle, thank you Redshank. ACROSS 1 ANCESTRY Experts attempt to introduce new stock (8) ACES (experts) TRY (attempt) contains (to introduce) N (new) 5 HASSLE Harry interrupts Martha’s sleep (6) … Read more >>
Independent 10,394 by Eccles
It’s Eccles again in the Wednesday slot – we’re in for some fun. As we have come to expect, this was an enjoyable solve with some great surfaces and several laugh-out-loud moments – … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 28,048 by Imogen
Imogen steps up to the plate this morning.
Independent 10,393 / Wire
Wire has provided today’s crossword for our delectation. This week’s Tuesday theme needs no introduction, as many of the solutions entered in the grid refer to the mafia, its tradition, films about it, … Read more >>
Inquisitor 1631: Enchanted by Chalicea
Hi of Hihoba here again. I’m trying to pay back my fellow bloggers who took up the slack when I was unwell, so two in a row from me. I do enjoy Chalicea’s … Read more >>
Financial Times 16,391 by SLORMGORM
A solid puzzle with some notably smooth surfaces.
Guardian Cryptic 28,047 by Pasquale
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28047. Despite the Don’s predilection for less common words (only 21A ADAR SHENI was new to me – and the anagram wordplay, coupled with a vague definition, … Read more >>
Financial Times 16,390 by VELIA
VELIA kicks off the week… Slight issue with the blogging tool today, so apologies for the delay. I really rather enjoyed this crossword, lots of great clues, and a nice level of difficulty. … Read more >>
Guardian 28,046 / Chifonie
Typically straightforward Monday fare, I think. Thanks to Chifonie. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 5 Workshop produces ornament I love (6) STUDIO STUD [ornament] + I O [I love] 6 … Read more >>