It’s Phi-day again
Guardian 27,847 – Paul
I took a while to get going on this one, but it all came out nicely in the end, with Paul’s usual wit and some quirky clues. Thanks to him for the entertainment. … Read more >>
Financial Times 16,193 by REDSHANK
Yet another delightful puzzle from REDSHANK. Seemingly inscrutable in places but enjoyable all through out.
Guardian Cryptic 27846 Brummie
Thanks to Brummie for the challenge. Definitions are underlined in the clues. There’s a ghost theme of terms associated with heraldry. Across 7 Drive home with knickers virtually unrestrained (7) RAMPANT : RAM(to … Read more >>
Independent 10,192 / Windsurfer
Windsurfer has provided this week’s Thursday solve. I think that this may be the first time that I have solved and blogged one of his puzzles in the Indy, although I think that … Read more >>
Financial Times 16,192 by NEO
Neo’s the setter in today’s FT.
Financial Times 16,182 by Mudd
Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of June 1, 2019
Financial Times 16,191 by GOZO
A tougher puzzle than usual from Gozo today but one I enjoyed very much. Thank you Gozo.
Independent 10191 / Eccles
After last week’s challenge from Nimrod, I’m back to blogging something gentler this week This was a good sound Wednesday crossword of the standard typical of the day. The clue … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 27,845 by Nutmeg
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/27845.
Financial Times 16,190 by JASON
Flew through this then came to a juddering halt in the SE corner…
Inquisitor 1597: To The Four Corners by Wan
This is Wan’s fourth puzzle in the Inquisitor series. I found it very challenging There was a very lengthy preamble, which read "Cardinal points (N, S, E and W) are … Read more >>
Independent 10,190 by Punk
The usual efficient and enjoyable crossword from Punk today. Purists may say that there are rather a lot of clues where you have to use one or two letters from a word, but these are clearly indicated and it doesn’t worry me.
Definitions underlined, in maroon. Anagram indicators in brackets.
Guardian 27,844 / Imogen
It’s Imogen who sets the challenge on this miserably wet morning. As usual with this setter, we have a handful of straightforward clues to get us started and keep us going, with others … Read more >>
Financial Times 16,189 by VELIA
VELIA kicks off the week…