Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of May 6, 2017
Guardian Cryptic 27,199 by Brendan
Enjoyed this immensely…
Financial Times 15,551 by LOROSO
Super puzzle from Loroso, as always. I found it a lot easier to fill the grid than to explain the answers. Thanks Loroso.
Independent 9545 / Dutch
I think this is Dutch’s second Independent crossword following his debut in February I note that Dutch is using a 36 clue grid so we are all getting very good value. … Read more >>
Inquisitor 1489: Blank Verse by Triton
This is Triton’s fourth puzzle in the Inquisitor series. The preamble told us that "Across and down clues are in pairs (either coming first) separated by a superfluous word. These … Read more >>
Independent 9,544 by Knut
What we expect from Knut nowadays: a very pleasant solve and nothing very controversial I think.
Guardian 27,198 – Imogen
Seeing Imogen’s name usually signals a tough puzzle to come, and this was no exception. A few less-familiar words, but most of the clueing is fair and straightforward in retrospect, so no complaints … Read more >>
Financial Times 15,550 by ARMONIE
Very brisk solve today, the surfaces all unforced and faultless.
Quiptic 913 by Pan
An enjoyable and nicely-judged start to the cryptic week.
Guardian Cryptic 27,197 by Rufus
It’s Monday, so we get a Rufus to solve…
Cyclops 598 – Odious Conflict of Interest
More Trump-ery from Cyclops – this idiot president is the gift that keeps on giving…but also plenty of references from this side of the pond, with Thatcher, Livingstone, Farage, ‘Regina’ and Black Rod … Read more >>
S & B Nottingham – puzzle 1 by Alan
This is the first of two crosswords produced by Alan, it’s a Jumbo: Alan @ Nottingham 2017 (1)
As ever, don’t read any further if you do not want to see the solutions yet.
S & B Nottingham – puzzle 2 by Alan
This is the second of Alan’s crosswords written for the occasion: Alan @ Nottingham 2017 (2)
Where No 1 was a Jumbo, this one has a slightly smaller size than the usual 15×15.
Curious? Just give it a go before reading the rest of the blog.
S & B Nottingham – puzzle by Dalibor
Another Fifteensquared regular with a crossword that can be found here: Dalibor @ Nottingham 2017
Still want to have a go at it? Then click on the link before going any further.