A typical Azed. Good clues and the necessity for Chambers to verify all the unusual words.
The Observer only seems to have made one mistake this week, at 26dn.
Independent on Sunday 1417/Raich
Raich always gives us sound puzzles, and this is no exception. I found it tough, though. Could just be brain fade on my part. Happy St George’s Day. Abbreviations … Read more >>
Independent 9524 (Sat 22-Apr 2017) Klingsor
With Klingsor back again on a Saturday things can’t be too bad. Solving was a pleasure. Half the grid was filled on first pass – precisely: 14 out of the 28 clues entered. … Read more >>
Enigmatic Variations 1273 Adieu by Gaston
Bonjour Gaston – Extra letters in the wordplay – these give a pointer to the number, order and content of the 7 unclued entries. The ending is to highlight a character. Sounds like … Read more >>
Guardian 27,172 / Maskarade
It’s taken ages to write this post and I’ve run out of time tonight, so it’s not quite as I’d like it, but I’ll tidy this up on Saturday morning… The pairs of … Read more >>
Guardian 27,177 / Shed
It’s only three weeks since I wrote, “It’s well over a year since I blogged a Shed puzzle – but there have only been seven since then. Several of us often say we don’t … Read more >>
Financial Times 15,529 by ORENSE
A simple offering from ORENSE, making a rare appearance on a Friday. Thanks Orense for a gentle workout.
Independent 9523 / Phi
It’s Friday and as expected we have a Phi to solve and blog – no complaints here. Phi has apparently decided to set himself challenges other than the inclusion of themes or … Read more >>
Financial Times 15,528 by GAFF
A tribute puzzle from Gaff…
Independent 9,522 / Serpent
Serpent’s latest cruciverbal challenge is occupying the Thursday slot this week. Compared with the last Serpent puzzle that I blogged on a Thursday about a month ago, I found this one a tad … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 27,176 by Pan
Very nice and quite tricky in places – my favourites were 13ac, 24ac and 19dn. Thanks, Pan.
Financial Times 15,520 – Dante
Monday Prize Crossword / Apr 10, 2017
Dante: all rather familiar (and enjoyable), still enough to discuss.
Financial Times 15,519 by Rosa Klebb
Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of April 8, 2017 Another gem from Ms. Klebb! My clue of the week is 18d (AVIATRIX) and I also applaud 1a (MAHOGANY), 21a (WINNOW), 23a (AQUITAINE), … Read more >>
Financial Times 15,527 by WANDERER
I would have said medium difficulty except for there being one clue I cannot explain. Any help finishing this off would be appreciated. Thank you Wanderer.
Guardian 27,175 – Tramp
Quite a tough one from Tramp today, but enjoyable as always… … the clues are bristling with references to The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, initially a radio series, and later books and … Read more >>