You learn something new every day…
Guardian Genius 178 by Enigmatist
First thought – oh dear, it’s Enigmatist this month…oh, well, at least I have 4-5 weeks to solve and blog it… A strange looking grid, with two large areas of black squares – … Read more >>
Independent 1,471 by Nitsy
Thank you Nitsy for another enjoyable Sunday morning puzzle.
S & B Derby 2018 – puzzle by Exit
Exit has become a well-known name to S&B visitors and his yearly crossword can be found (in PDF form) here: Exit @ Derby 2018.
Like the other two, it is also possible to solve the puzzle interactively: https://crossword.info/S_and_B/Exit_Derby_2018
Don’t look any further yet if you are still interested in tackling this crossword.
S & B Derby 2018 – puzzle by Egbert
Egbert’s crossword can be found here: Egbert @ Derby 2018 (as a PDF), or here: https://crossword.info/S_and_B/Egbert_Derby_2018 (interactively).
Again, don’t read any further yet if you think ‘let’s try this one, why not’.
S & B Derby 2018 – puzzle by Dalibor
The print version of Dalibor’s umpteenth crossword for an S & B event can be found here: Dalibor @ Derby 2018
Alternatively, those preferring an interactive solve should visit: https://crossword.info/S_and_B/Dalibor_Derby_2018
All this in case you are still interested in trying to solve the crossword before reading any further.
Guardian Prize 27,495 by Puck
Enjoyable and all fine with me. Thank you Puck.
Independent crossword 9847 by Nimrod
Nimrod – so an easy puzzle is highly unlikely! Clever clue-ing as always, as to whether some of it is too clever, it is difficult to say. I feel confident I’ve parsed all … Read more >>
Enigmatic Variations No. 1327: Titles by Oxymoron
A multi-layered puzzle from Oxymoron this week – my head was spinning just from reading the instructions! The preamble states that: “28 clues contain an additional word which must be removed before solving. … Read more >>
Financial Times 15,849 by NEO
A grueling challenge from NEO today that I got through after a long struggle, battered and bruised. Thanks NEO, for making me feel good about the week until today, retrospectively! 🙂
Independent 9846 / Phi
A good way to end the week; spend time solving a Phi Indie puzzle There’s a famous man named down the central column. He died 499 years and 2 days … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 27,500 by Paul
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/27500.
Independent 9,845 by Morph
Very nice crossword from Morph today. Lots of good clues, with convincing surfaces.
Definitions underlined, in maroon. Anagram indicators in italics.
Guardian 27,499 / Tramp
A trademark themed puzzle from Tramp, for which no knowledge of the theme is required. The theme is the works of the director, writer and animator, Nick Park [5dn] and the titles of … Read more >>
Financial Times 15,848 by FLIMSY
This may be the first time I have blogged a puzzle by Flimsy…