Everyman has given us a gentle introduction to the New Year: totally fair clue constructions as always, and nothing too obscure.
AZED 2,430
A very straightforward Azed.
Independent on Sunday 1,507 by Hoskins
A super puzzle, thanks Hoskins.
Independent 10,062 by Filbert (Sat 12th Jan)
Filbert is one of the more recent to join the merry band of Independent setters, and this is the first time the nutty one has been seen on a Saturday. I have only … Read more >>
Enigmatic Variations No. 1363: A Sought-after State by Hillbilly
I think this is a debut EV from Hillbilly – given that I can’t find any previous offerings on this site – so welcome, and what kind of ‘state’ are we seeking?… The … Read more >>
Guardian Prize 27,710 by Tramp
Easy to start, hard to finish. Enjoyable all the way through. Thanks Tramp.
Financial Times 16,062 by REDSHANK
A significantly humbling experience, akin to a marathon struggle with each km feeling like the 42nd. Thanks Redshank.
Guardian 27,715 / Boatman
This is my third Boatman blog in a row! I thought this was a clever puzzle, with its unmissable theme of prime numbers, together with ingenious exploitation of other meanings of … Read more >>
Independent 10061 / Phi
This is my first blog of a Phi puzzle in 2019. As ever it is a pleasant task. I can’t see any link between any of the entries, but experience … Read more >>
Independent 10,060 by Wiglaf
Not the world’s easiest crossword, but it is Thursday after all. No complaints though: a whole lot of very nice clues, and the only holdups were the result of my own incompetence.
Definitions in maroon, underlined. Anagram indicators in italics.
Guardian Cryptic 27,714 by Nutmeg
Fun with lots of tricksy clues and clever definitions – favourites were 12ac, 13ac, and 26ac. Thanks to Nutmeg
Financial Times 16,061 by ALBERICH
Alberich provides our FT challenge today.
Financial Times 16,052 by Mudd
Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of December 29, 2018
Financial Times 16,060 by GOZO
A themed puzzle as usual from Gozo.
Independent 10,059 by Serpent
Since October we have been alternating with Duncan when it comes to blogging Serpent’s puzzles. Not that we are complaining. We have come to expect some great surfaces and some head scratching moments and this puzzle was no exception.