We have an abundance of instruction this week. All but two clues contain extra words. The first letters of these words (and the numbers of the other two clues) give an instruction. Nine ringed cells give a thematic object and surname.
Financial Times 15,607 / Alberich
My second appearance today due to Turbolegs going AWOL. This one came as a bit of light relief after Enigmatist but it was no less enjoyable for that. My progress was steady throughout, … Read more >>
Guardian 27,255 / Enigmatist
The last thing a blogger wants to see on his/her scheduled day is Enigmatist’s name on the puzzle. Not only does it mean a difficult solve, with some complicated parsing, but it also … Read more >>
Independent 9,601 by Phi
When is a crossword by Phi anything other than quietly sound? All the clues here admit of quite simple explanations although of course they’re not always all that easy to solve in the first place.
Definitions underlined and in maroon.
Independent 9600 / Wiglaf
It’s Wiglaf’s turn in the Thursday slot this week and it’s six months since we last blogged one of his puzzles. We found this one as tricky as his previous offerings, but … Read more >>
Financial Times 15,606 by WANDERER
A pleasant challenge that took longer to blog than to solve.
Guardian Cryptic 27,254 by Tramp
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/27254.
Financial Times 15,597 – Falcon
Monday Prize Crossword / Jul 10, 2017
Nowadays it’s mostly either Dante or Falcon on a Monday.
This time it was Falcon’s turn, offering an elegant and easy(ish) crossword .
Financial Times 15,596 by Mudd
Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of July 8, 2017
Independent 9,599 / Alchemi
Alchemi has provided our mid-week entertainment today, in Dac’s absence. I found this to be a medium-difficulty puzzle which allowed me to make considerable progress despite not having solved or understood the implications … Read more >>
Financial Times 15,605 by MONK
Nice puzzle with one clue I cannot explain. I am away on holiday and about to start a long journey so I can’t spend any more time on this. I will try and get backto the blog this evening if I can. Thanks Monk.
Guardian 27,253 / Pasquale
When I agreed to stand in for Eileen today, little did I know that when I booted up my pc this morning I would find that a folder containing important records had disappeared … Read more >>
Inquisitor 1498: Where Are They? by Shark
Shark’s puzzles frequently involve a lot of clues that are difficult to parse, and this one was no exception. The denouement involved some Googling as the particular book referred to was not familiar … Read more >>
Financial Times 15,604 by GAFF
Tough stuff and a nice theme from Gaff this Tuesday morning.
Guardian Cryptic 27,252 by Picaroon
An enjoyable puzzle with some lovely clues and great surfaces…