For those who weren’t there and still like to have a go, here’s the PDF: Exit @ Leicester 2019
Alternatively, there is the possibility to solve this crossword (and other S&B ones) interactively here .
S & B Leicester 2019 – Egbert
A puzzle with a local theme for the Leicester Sloggers and Betters meeting, compiled by Egbert (half of Bert and Joyce).
Independent 10,158 by Filbert
The puzzle can be found here. Hello, and Happy Star Wars Day! I thought this was a hard nut to crack, but super. Expecting a challenge from Filbert, I was pleased to … Read more >>
Enigmatic Variations No. 1379: Scarcity by Cagey
This was a pretty tough workout from Cagey, who seems to be a new name (or amalgam?) on the block… The (rather long and complicated) preamble states that: “ In SCARCITY, the wordplay … Read more >>
Guardian Prize 27,806 by Paul
Very entertaining, put a smile on my face. Thanks Paul.
Financial Times 16,157 by BRADMAN
Thanks Bradman, for a fun challenge this Friday. Nearly a speedy solve – I took the same time for solving 19d as I did for the rest of the puzzle.
Guardian Cryptic 27,811 by Tramp
Really enjoyed this, especially the surfaces. Took a little while to get going then it all fell quickly into place. Favourites 15ac, 17ac, 20ac, 1dn, 10dn, and 16dn. Thanks to Tramp.
Independent 10157 / Phi
Phi gives us a puzzle ideally suited for the commute to and from work. There are a few towns mentioned in the entries and wordplay but I can’t see a … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 27,810 by Imogen
A good Thursday workout from Imogen: a few unfamiliar words and references, but all well clued.
Independent 10,156 by Dalibor
Dalibor in the Indy is new to me (and evidently to anyone: he has so far been appearing at the weekends, which I don’t do). I did one of his at a Sloggers and Betters gathering a while ago — well to say that I did it ‘at’ the meeting is to pretend that I’m one of those people who can rattle these things off while chattering away and drinking beer, which I’m not, but I finished it later and it was good and rather difficult.
The difficulty seems to have eased a little, although not much, and there are again some original and very nice clues.
Definitions underlined, in maroon. Anagram indicators in italics.
Financial Times 16,156 by REDSHANK
An entertaining puzzle from Redshank this morning.
Financial Times 16,146 by Goliath
Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of April 20, 2019
Financial Times 16,155 by AARDVARK
I got off to a rapid start but it took a long while to finish and get to the bottom of all the parsings. Thank you Aardvark.
Independent 10,155 by Eccles
Eccles takes the mid-week slot this week.
Guardian Cryptic 27,809 by Brummie
A gentler than normal Brummie…