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Thanks Hectence. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 8 Revels in ruin of VAT files (8) FESTIVAL : Anagram of(ruin of)VAT FILES. 9 Stretch out, then squat to keep out of sight … Read more >>
Another fine crossword from Flitwick. A tractable puzzle in the usual Monday Indy style, with precise clueing and some deft touches. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad … Read more >>
Solving was one of those times when a couple of hasty wrong answers put the kibosh on a quick solve. At the first pass I only had gaps at the top left and … Read more >>
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/27831.
The puzzle can be found here. Hello everyone — I hope you are enjoying this bank holiday weekend. Thanks to Peter who has provided us with an enjoyable puzzle. Thanks also to … Read more >>
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/everyman/3788.
Another fine puzzle. Thank you Azed.
As May comes to an end, a puzzle from Hob. I suspect it wouldn’t be June following May this year! Nice fun puzzle with a lot of cross referencing amongst the clues. Usually … Read more >>
A welcome change to see Brummie on a Saturday. I had to go all the way down to 22ac to get started, where an easy anagram gave a way in, followed … Read more >>
“In RECONSTRUCTIONS, the answers to seven clues must be reconstructed, in each case omitting one letter, to form thematic entries. When the grid has been filled, an eighth thematic reconstruction, formed from the omitted letters, must be entered so as to consume another entry (leaving crossing entries as real words). Solvers must highlight a hidden term (6) which completes all the thematic entries. Numbers in brackets refer to entry lengths.”
REDSHANK serves up a french-ish puzzle today with several clues that required me to consult Google to confirm the solve. Challenging yet very enjoyable. Thanks, Redshank.
What is there to say about a Phi crossword that is new? As usual it is well-constructed with many nice clues and my guess is that my questions all have simple and convincing answers.
Definitions underlined, in maroon. Anagram indicators in italics.
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/27829.
Hurrah! – it’s Picaroon and on top form. We know what to expect from Picaroon and it’s all here. I’ve really run out of things to say about this setter. I just hope … Read more >>
Tyrus fills the Thursday slot this week with a surprisingly political puzzle.