A plain 12 x 12 grid, this week, with some very generous checking.
Independent on Sunday 1397 Poins
A couple of tricky ones to parse. Thanks to Poins for an enjoyable puzzle. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 Types of information needed on time (6) GENERA : GEN(information) plus(needed … Read more >>
Everyman 3659
A tricky little number this morning, I thought. What did you make of it? Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = anagram indicator [x] … Read more >>
Independent Crossword 9398 by Knut
Saturday again – and I’m trying to work out how to pronounce the compiler’s name. Should it be a silent K or knot? And 4 clues lacking a definition. The 4 clues turned out … Read more >>
Guardian Prize 27,046 by Bogus
A new (or is it?) setter with what seems like a contrived name has produced a puzzle to celebrate World Toilet Day.
Enigmatic Variations 1252: The Van by Ifor
My old man said ‘Follow the van…’…but what kind of ‘van’ does Ifor have in mind?…Van Morrison? ‘The Van’, by Roddy Doyle? or maybe a White-Van Man’ The preamble in full states that: … Read more >>
Financial Times 15,407 by REDSHANK
A riveting puzzle from Redshank, who had me at my wits end for most of the solve. Innovative cluing with some refreshingly new takes on some familiar words. I needed Geoff’s help to sort out a couple of clues. Thanks Redshank, for a gem of a challenge.
Independent 9,397 / Phi
Typically, Phi has provided the last of this week’s mid-week puzzles. I expect there to be a theme here that I simply haven’t spotted. Given the grid, I felt sure that there was … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 27,051 by Shed
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/27051.
Financial Times 15,406 by GAFF
A themed offering from Gaff…
Guardian 27,050 / Brummie
A fun challenge from Brummie, which I really enjoyed solving. Brummie’s puzzles usually have a theme and today it’s comedy duos, signposted by he answer to 19ac in the centre of the grid. … Read more >>
Independent 9396 / Wiglaf
This seems to be the first time I have blogged a puzzle by Wiglaf in either the Independent or Inquisitor series although he has now compiled getting for ten all told. … Read more >>
Financial Times 15,397 – Crux
Monday Prize Crossword / Nov 14, 2016
I was expecting a Crux, and a Crux was what I got.
Financial Times 15,396 by Mudd
Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of November 12, 2016
Financial Times 15,405 by Julius
Julius is now a regular favourite of mine. Both general knowledge and ingenuity are required to solve the clues, but neither is going to get you there on its own. Thank you Julius.