I found this easier than usual, but all the more enjoyable for it. Thank you Azed.
Independent crossword 9548 by Hob
The middle of May and, if my ageing memory is right, I think my first blog of a puzzle by Hob. And quite a tricky one it proved to be. Some tough clues. … Read more >>
Enigmatic Variations 1277 Remake by Eclogue
Half the clues lose a letter and the other half gain, with the letters lost matching the letters gained. These letters can then be rearranged to provide a thematic link to a surname … Read more >>
Guardian 27,196 / Crucible
An excellent puzzle from Crucible, I though. The theme was … … planets of the solar system. Each of the themed clues (without definition) is one of the planets (not including Pluto, which … Read more >>
Financial Times 15,553 by ALBERICH
A witty entertaining puzzle from Alberich, where several times, the parsing took longer than the solving. 🙂 Thanks Alberich.
Independent 9547 / Phi
Another Phi-day and another Phi, although we have to say that this didn’t feel like a ‘normal’ Phi although we cannot identify quite why. We were somewhat puzzled by the wordplay in … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 27,201 by Enigmatist
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/27201.
Financial Times 15,552 by NEO
One of THOSE mornings…
Independent 9,546 / Serpent
Serpent has provided today’s cruciverbal challenge, with what might be described as a semi-ghost theme. The entry at 17 reveals a (ghost) theme running through all of the across solutions, not just 20, … Read more >>
Guardian 27,200 / Pasquale
A fairly typical Pasquale puzzle, perhaps less tough than he can be, meticulously clued, as always, which helped with the customary couple of unfamiliar words – and fine surfaces throughout. Thank you, Pasquale. … Read more >>
Financial Times 15,543 – Falcon
Monday Prize Crossword / May 8, 2017
An enjoyable trademark Falcon puzzle, perfect start of another FT week.
Financial Times 15,542 by Mudd
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 >>