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Independent 1,447 by Hoskins

Sun November 19, 2017 at 12:00 am by PeeDee

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)

Sat November 18, 2017 at 9:00 am by beermagnet

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

Sat November 18, 2017 at 12:01 am by mc_rapper67

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

Sat November 18, 2017 at 2:29 pmSat November 18, 2017 at 12:00 am by PeeDee

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

Fri November 17, 2017 at 10:43 am by Turbolegs

A brisk challenge from a familiar setter on Fridays. Thanks Bradman.

Guardian 27,357 / Paul

Fri November 17, 2017 at 9:51 am by Eileen

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

Fri November 17, 2017 at 7:30 am by duncanshiell

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

Thu November 16, 2017 at 9:44 am by John

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

Thu November 16, 2017 at 10:05 amThu November 16, 2017 at 8:43 am by manehi

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

Thu November 16, 2017 at 7:43 am by loonapick

The puzzle can be found here.

Financial Times 15,699 – Dante

Thu November 23, 2017 at 12:21 amThu November 16, 2017 at 12:05 am by Sil

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

Thu November 16, 2017 at 10:03 pmThu November 16, 2017 at 12:01 am by Pete Maclean

Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of November 4, 2017

Financial Times 15,707 by MONK

Wed November 15, 2017 at 11:12 amWed November 15, 2017 at 10:03 am by PeeDee

Another super puzzle from the ultra-reliable Monk. He never seems to produce a dud, ever. Thanks Monk.

Independent 9701 / eXternal

Wed November 15, 2017 at 8:02 am by Bertandjoyce

eXternal takes the mid-week slot this week – an enjoyable, fairly straightforward solve. There are no particularly unusual words in the grid and all the definitions and wordplay are clear enough – … Read more >>

Guardian 27,355 – Chifonie

Wed November 15, 2017 at 7:59 am by Andrew

I found this a little harder than average for Chifonie, though with his usual mostly straightforward style. Thanks to Chifonie. Across 4. BOWLER Hat left in shady … Read more >>