The Observer crossword from Jul 7, 2019
We’re getting used the new-style Everyman, aren’t we?
Month: July 2019
Independent on Sunday 1,533/Skinny
As far as I can tell, this is a debut for Skinny, so welcome. I found this a tractable and pleasing puzzle in the IoS style, spoilt only by one clue which is … Read more >>
Azed 2456
A non-standard puzzle this week Azed puzzles published on the first Sunday of the month are competition puzzles. Often they are just plain puzzles, but on a few occasions each … Read more >>
Independent 10,218 by Tyrus
The puzzle can be found here. Hi everyone. I hope you’re having a good weekend. Thanks to Tyrus for today’s puzzling fun. I was expecting a real challenge, but in the event, … Read more >>
Enigmatic Variations 1389 Perimeter by Gila
A central area that needs letters to move to the top/bottom/ left or right and the wordplay and then something else to consider with the normal clues. Some relatively straight forward clues with … Read more >>
Guardian 27,866 / Paul
We both really like these alphabetical jigsaw (which I remember someone on this site referring to as “Araubeticals” since they were such a speciality of Araucaria). This is an excellent one from Paul. … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 27,871 by Tramp
A slow, tricky solve today, with the right side of the grid giving me most trouble. Haven’t been able to spot a theme. Favourites were 1ac, 18ac, 26ac, and 3dn. Thanks to Tramp
Independent 10,217 by Wire
Wire takes over from Phi this Friday with an enjoyable puzzle to end the week.
Financial Times 16,217 by BRADMAN
A solid workout from BRADMAN this Friday morning. Was able to keep chipping away at it until everything fell in place. Thanks Don.
Independent 10,216 / Serpent
Serpent has set this Thursday’s cruciverbal challenge. I found this to be a medium-difficulty puzzle, which it has taken quite some time to parse and blog. I am still not sure whether “argument” … Read more >>
Financial Times 16,216 by REDSHANK
An excellent puzzle from Redshank in this morning’s FT.
Guardian 27,870 – Paul
I enjoyed this – after slow progress at first it gradually revealed its secrets in a very satisfying way. Thanks to Paul. With BAMBOOZLE, BANJOIST and ZITHERS in top NW corner I thought … Read more >>
Financial Times 16,206 by Mudd
Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of June 29, 2019
Financial Times 16,215 by JULIUS
The usual entertaining puzzle from Julius. I always enjoy getting one of his to blog. Thank you Julius.
Independent 10215 / Eccles
Eccles has provided a good Wednesday puzzle today There is one clue where I have struggled with the definition and that is at 20 down. I am confident of REMOVE … Read more >>