Anto’s turn in the Quiptic slot this week.
Guardian Cryptic 27,484 by Nutmeg
Thought this would be a quick finish when a few of the long ones went straight in, but it got pretty tricky at the end with some guess-first, parse-after solving required. Favourites were 26/27ac and 1dn.
Private Eye (Cyclops / 622) Versace gusset
One of those Eye crossies that was over too soon. Only 5 left to go after the first pass and they were, as usual, up the “top end” – some of the first … Read more >>
AZED 2,391
A plain puzzle in a 12 x 12 grid from Azed this week.
Everyman 3730
Another carefully-crafted puzzle from Everyman with plenty of trademark multi-part clues. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = anagrind indicator [x] … Read more >>
Independent on Sunday 1468 Hoskins
An enjoyable trademark Hoskins puzzle. Thanks to Hoskins. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 The royal couple have loads of affairs (9) PHILANDER : [PHIL AND ER](the British royal couple, Prince … Read more >>
Quiz from the Listener Crossword Dinner
If you’d like to have a go at the quiz which featured at this year’s dinner, you can download it from: https://www.jetdoc.co.uk/crossword-and-quiz-links There is also a link on that page to the Crossword … Read more >>
Guardian Prize 27,477 by Paul
A classic Paul puzzle with misleading definitions and intricate wordplay, along with one typical lavatorial reference.
Independent 9,829 by Klingsor
Ah, Klingsor. It’s been a while. I made fairly steady progress through this one. There were very few write-ins, though: each one required—and indeed rewarded—a bit of a think, which is always an … Read more >>
Enigmatic Variations No. 1324: Media Culpa by Wickball
I was half expecting an April Fools’ Day theme today. (If you’re reading this blog some way in the future, this puzzle was published on 1st April.) I wasn’t 100% sure that it … Read more >>
Independent 9,828 / Phi
Phi’s latest teaser brings the latest set of mid-week puzzles to an end. I found this to be an enjoyable and not too taxing puzzle, although I needed to “cheat” by searching Chambers … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 27,482 by Paul
Enjoyed this, and was very slow to finish…
Financial Times 15,831 by REDSHANK
A delightful witty challenge from Redshank. Totally enjoyed the experience.. Thanks, Redshank !!
Guardian 27,481 – Imogen
A tough challenge this morning, with a few rather obscure words, but all gettable in the end. Thanks to Imogen. Just in time, I spotted the theme: we have the members of the … Read more >>
Financial Times 15,830 by ALBERICH
Typical Alberich fare this morning, always a joy…