It’s been a while since we last blogged a Raich puzzle and we really looked forward to this, especially as it’s Tuesday – theme day
Month: December 2018
Financial Times 16,036 by Rosa Klebb
Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of December 8, 2018
Guardian 27,694 / Vulcan
Well I don’t know what’s happened to the scheduled blogger today but for some reason he hasn’t turned up so here is a quick analysis of the clues without further commentary (which I … Read more >>
Financial Times 16,043 by GURNEY
A pleasant and gentle start to the week from Gurney.
Guardian Quiptic 996/Hectence
As we approach Quiptic no. 1000, it’s one of its long-standing setters, Hectence, who is on the oche this morning. As always, she has produced a pleasing puzzle for this slot. … Read more >>
Independent 10,040 by Vigo
Another thoroughly enjoyable offering from Vigo.
Everyman 3,765
A fairly typical Everyman: nothing too obscure, but enough of a challenge to be enjoyable.
Azed 2426
A plain Azed this week As usual, Azed has given us a mix of everyday and obscure words, all clearly clued. I have probably come across the device used in … Read more >>
Independent on Sunday 1,503 by Kairos
Some nice surface in here I think. Thank you Kairos.
Independent 10,039 by Knut
The puzzle can be found here. Hello, Shiny Happy People! This blog comes to you from the corner, where I’m Losing my Religion. Only my fourth time here and already Knut has me … Read more >>
Enigmatic Variations No. 1359: Tug of War by Chalicea
The last Chalicea puzzle I solved was the wonderful WWI/Armistice tribute IQ 1568 (Such Delight), and now we have a TUG OF WAR…what has made Mme Chalicea so bellicose recently…?! The (brief) preamble … Read more >>
Guardian Prize 27,687 by Paul
Great fun! Thank you Paul.
Financial Times 16,041 by ALBERICH
A straightforward offering from Alberich today, thanks to whom for this pleasant challenge.
Guardian Cryptic 27,692 by Qaos
A fun solve and a quick finish…
Independent 10038 / Phi
I blog Independent puzzles on a Friday, Thursday, Wednesday, Tuesday and back to Friday series, so I always look on the Friday blog as the start of a new cycle. As is usual … Read more >>