An enjoyable challenge from Armonie this morning.
Independent 10,339/Vigo
We are meeting up suspiciously often on Monday mornings, me and this setter. I can assure readers that our relationship is entirely 11ac, but I do love her in a special way this … Read more >>
Everyman 3,815
The Observer crossword from Nov 24, 2019 As is almost normal in the UK nowadays, Everyman seems to divide opinion but I thought this was a generally sound offering in the now familiar … Read more >>
Independent on Sunday 1,553/Peter
As always, a tractable and entertaining puzzle from Peter for the Independent on Sunday slot. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind … Read more >>
AZED 2,476 by Azed
Always a pleasure, thank you Azed. ACROSS 1 ORCHESTRALIST Musician, vocal practitioner taking in right dresser (13) ORALIST (vocal practitioner) contains R (right) CHEST (dresser) 11 HERACLEAN Goddess, entirely heroic (9) HERA … Read more >>
Independent 10,338 by Wiglaf
The puzzle can be found here. Hi all. It’s been an excellent week for Indy puzzles! Thanks to Wiglaf for this one. As is often the case I enjoyed the cheekier parts, … Read more >>
Enigmatic Variations 1409 Only Connect by Ifor
Apologies for the tardiness of this review. Had a little bit of electrical work to do. Which if you have been following the election campaign is about as factual as most of the … Read more >>
Guardian 27,986 / Paul
One of those crosswords where there are too many great clues to pick out any particular favourites! We found it of moderate difficulty for a prize, solving it in one session. Many thanks … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 27,991 by Brummie
Had a slow start, and then it was done very quickly. Still unsure on some parsing. Favourites 25ac and 5dn – thanks to Brummie.
Independent 10,337 by Phi
It’s Phi-day again! We found this a bit tougher than average for a Phi, but it all came together in the end. We are however slightly puzzled by 24d. We have looked for … Read more >>
Financial Times 16,337 by REDSHANK
Redshank serves up a gentle challenge this Friday morning. Thanks Redshank.
Independent 10,336 / Dutch
It is a year and half since I last blogged a puzzle by Dutch, so I was pleased to renew my acquaintance with him today. I found this to be a medium-difficulty puzzle. … Read more >>
Guardian 27,990 – Tramp
A nice mix of clues from Tramp today, with nothing too obscure; perhaps the old jumper may be unfamiliar to younger or non-UK solvers. No theme or Nina that I can see, though … Read more >>
Financial Times 16,336 by CHALMIE
A straightforward offering from Chalmie.
Financial Times 16,326 by Rosa Klebb
Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of November 16, 2019