A near-pangram from Picaroon
Guardian 27,055 – Paul
The brilliantly appropriate 1d is a stand-out here, but there’s lots of other good stuff too. 27a to Paul. Across 1. MONKEY BUSINESS Hanky-panky king breaking bank, … Read more >>
Independent 9401 / Tees
Tees appears about once a month and for the third puzzle in a row he is stuck with me as the blogger. I think it’s fair to say that Tees’ … Read more >>
Inquisitor 1465: Wattwhip by Phi
I have blogged many Independent puzzles by Phi this year, but it’s nearly two and half years since I blogged one of his Inquisitors. The preamble read "Wordplay in a … Read more >>
Independent 9,400 by Morph
It only occasionally I think falls to me to blog a crossword by Morph, but it is always enjoyable: by no means a write-in, but all his crosswords seem to contain one or two remarkably nice clues. A couple of clues go some way towards defeating me in their parsings, but no doubt all will be made clear.
Definitions underlined and in maroon.
Financial Times 15,410 by NEO
Straightforward this morning, with a mini-theme to keep things interesting.
Quiptic 889 by Hectence
The guinea pig fancier’s turn in the Quiptic slot, and an enjoyable first excursion into this week’s cryptic waters.
Independent 9,399 by Eccles
Another Eccles for me today. The grid hinted at a Nina but I can’t see anything.
Guardian Cryptic 27,053 by Rufus
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/27053.
AZED 2,320
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 >>