The usual utterly sound and satisfactory crossword from Phi. As always, while doing it I found some of the clues a bit tricky, yet afterwards the reason for this was not obvious.
Definitions in maroon, underlined.
Guardian Cryptic 27,303 by Brummie
Tough in places…
Financial Times 15,655 by BRADMAN
The Don has often given us intriguing and truly enjoyable Friday challenges – today however, has to be overlooked in that list.
Independent 9,648 by Serpent
Due to a veritable comedy of errors Bert and Joyce are not able to blog the puzzle today so I’m standing in.
Guardian 27,302 – Nutmeg
Characteristic elegant and witty clueing from Nutmeg today. I don’t usually pay a lot of attention to surface readings, but there are some good ones here: hardly anything that “could only be a … Read more >>
Financial Times 15,654 by GURNEY
This crossword can be found here.
Financial Times 15,644 by Redshank
Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of September 2, 2017
Financial Times 15,653 by ALBERICH
Alberich was on top form when he compiled this. There are many great clues in here, too many to even think of picking a favourite. Thank you Alberich.
Independent 9,647 / Tees
Tees has provided today’s cruciverbal pursuits, occupying what is traditionally Dac’s Wednesday slot. I found this quite a stiff challenge despite having got off to a flying start. The second half of the … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 27,301 by Boatman
This puzzle can be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/27301
Inquisitor 1506: Hanged in Error by Encota
This was a fun puzzle from Encota The preamble stated that "to mark an anniversary, two relevant thematic words must fill the unclued shaded areas. All instances of one character associated … Read more >>
Independent 9646 / Hoskins
A Hoskins puzzle today in the style we expect from this setter There were a few words that are not in my everyday vocabulary but nothing particularly un usual. I haven’t … Read more >>
Financial Times 15,652 by ARMONIE
Some friendly bowling from Armonie today.
Guardian Cryptic 27,300 by Arachne
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/27300.