A 13 x 11 grid for this month’s Prize Puzzle from Azed.
Independent on Sunday 1528 Kairos
Thanks to Kairos – not too easy for a relaxing Sunday. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 Totter’s tip – “Play cards and pray” (9) SCRAPYARD : Anagram of(Play) [CARDS plus(and) … Read more >>
Independent 10,188 by Serpent
The puzzle can be found here. Hello and happy weekend! I was thrilled to get the opportunity to blog a Serpent puzzle, but found this one a real toughie. One of those … Read more >>
Guardian Prize 27,836 by Philistine
A characteristically witty and eclectic puzzle from Philistine for the prize slot this week. If there was a theme, I missed it.
Enigmatic Variations No. 1384: Handover by Samuel
Hello everyone. Another fun puzzle from Samuel, which I found to be one of the gentler EVs that I’ve done, but with plenty of entertainment value. The preamble reads: In HANDOVER, all … Read more >>
Independent 10,187 / Phi
As is customary, Phi brings this latest set of mid-week puzzles to an end. No need to look for any ghost theme today, as we have a clearly identified theme, with a gateway … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 27,841 by Brendan
Slow going at times…
Financial Times 16,187 by WANDERER
Another fantastic puzzle from WANDERER this Friday. So many clues to like that its hard to pick a favorite.
Independent 10186 / Nimrod
Nimrod usually serves up a challenge. This one is a super deluxe version which caused me serious wordplay problems I reckon today’s puzzle is the most difficult midweek national daily … Read more >>
Financial Times 16,186 by SLEUTH
This morning’s FT challenge is brought to you by Sleuth.
Guardian 27,840 – Picaroon
Very much a puzzle of two halves for me, with the left side taking much longer than the right. Neatly clued as always, apart from one definitional inaccuracy. Thanks to Picaroon. … Read more >>
Financial Times 16,176 by Julius
Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of May 25, 2019
Financial Times 16,185 by MONK
Not my best effort today – I stumbled to a completed grid but some of my solutions are not clearly explained. Help would be appreciated. Thank you Monk.
Independent 10,185 by Poins
Poins is usually in the IoS, but there are occasional weekday appearances, and we are the happier for that. This was a sound and enjoyable crossword with some very good clues.
Definitions in maroon, underlined. Anagram indicators in italics.
Guardian Cryptic 27,839 by Qaos
A musical offering from Qaos.