A tough challenge from WANDERER today.
Independent 10,378 / Hob
Rather unusually Hob is occupying the Friday slot this week, not Phi. But there is a good reason for what at first seems like a scheduling hiccup. Today is the 200th anniversary of … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 28032 Boatman
This was a bit of a slog. Thanks (I think) to Boatman. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 Boatman catches a crab — strangely shocking (7) MACABRE : ME(Boatman, the setter, … Read more >>
Financial Times 16,375 by JULIUS
Today’s FT puzzle is brought to you by Julius.
Independent 10377 / Maize
Maize provides the Thursday challenge. There is a very clear theme in the entries today – indeed it would almost be easier to list the entries that don’t form part … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 28,031 by Imogen
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28031. Not too difficult, with some amusing clues, but I do not know what to make of 22D JAMMY. Any suggestions welcome. ACROSS 1 SUBATOMIC Very tiny … Read more >>
Financial Times 16,365 by Goliath
Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of January 4, 2020
Independent 10,376 by Crosophile
It’s been a while since I’ve known in advance that I am going to be blogging a daily cryptic, so this makes a change from a last minute rush to cover for someone … Read more >>
Guardian 28,030 / Paul
Paul moves to the midweek slot today. A fairly typical medley of clues, I think: some good [10,7, 22, 23, 26,2ac, 13dn], some quirky [11ac, 6dn] some bland [15 and 20ac, 21 and … Read more >>
Financial Times 16,374 by JASON
On the easier end of the FT spectrum without sacrificing the enjoyment. Thank you Jason. ACROSS 1 PENCIL CASE Nice place’s arranged wherein writers are found (6,4) anagram (arranged) of NICE PLACE’S … Read more >>
Inquisitor 1628: Listen by Ifor
At the time of writing, it looks to me like Ifor will be at or near the top of the last year’s Inquisitor ranking. Preamble: Each across clue is actually three clues … Read more >>
Independent 10,375 by Knut
It’s Tuesday – theme day – and a Knut to blog – what more could we ask for? Answer – nothing! A really enjoyable solve with a theme that revealed itself gently as … Read more >>
Financial Times 16,373 by GURNEY
A brisk solve, clearly clued.
Guardian Cryptic 28,029 by Tramp
A very nice mix of clues – 4ac, 8ac, 10ac, 24ac, 1dn, and 9dn were particular favourites. Thanks to Tramp
Guardian Quiptic 1,052/Anto
Anto’s first offering of 2020, which didn’t have much to recommend it as a Quiptic, in my opinion. As always, you may think otherwise. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double … Read more >>