Sorry the blog is a bit late this morning, been a busy week.
AZED 2,370
Fairly straightforward Azed with perhaps a little over-reliance on archaic terms.
Independent 1,447 by Hoskins
Second Sunday on the trot for Hoskins. I’ve got no problem with that, very enjoyable puzzles they are. Thank you Hoskins.
Independent 9704 by Maize (Sat 18-Nov 2017)
First time I’ve blogged a Maize puzzle, and it was a bit of a treat … … except if you’ve ever visited a Disney world and have that earworm lodged in your brain, … Read more >>
Enigmatic Variations No. 1303: Who’s Who by Gaston
I think this is my first blog of a Gaston EV, although I have solved a few over the years. (S)he made it into the WHO’S WHO of setters celebrated in the recent … Read more >>
Guardian Prize 27,352 by Paul
Paul is on top form this weekend – the characteristic invention, wit and bottom references are present in abundance. Thank you Paul.
Financial Times 15,709 by BRADMAN
A brisk challenge from a familiar setter on Fridays. Thanks Bradman.
Guardian 27,357 / Paul
I really enjoyed this witty puzzle from Paul – many thanks to him. I can even forgive the inclusion of two[!] Spoonerisms in one puzzle for the sake of the glorious 10,21 – … Read more >>
Independent 9703 / Phi
A fairly typical Phi puzzle today. Clearly ROSENCRANTZ and GUILDENSTERN go together in Hamlet and a play by Tom Stoppard, A little bit of research on Stoppard shows that he … Read more >>
Independent 9,702 by Morph
This, one of Morph’s two-monthly (by which I mean every two months, whether or not that word exists) appearances, was as usual difficult. But fair, and good, with some nice clues.
Guardian Cryptic 27,356 by Screw
Tough to get into, and again at the very end. I really liked 1ac, 10ac, 23ac, 26ac, and 4dn. Thanks, Screw
Financial Times 15,708 by SLEUTH
The puzzle can be found here.
Financial Times 15,699 – Dante
Monday Prize Crossword / Nov 6, 2017
After Crux’s surprise appearance a week ago, we’re back to ‘normal’.
Financial Times 15,698 by Rosa Klebb
Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of November 4, 2017
Financial Times 15,707 by MONK
Another super puzzle from the ultra-reliable Monk. He never seems to produce a dud, ever. Thanks Monk.