Update 24/10/19 – Details of the Friday night Ale Trail can be found here.
Month: September 2019
Independent 10,271 by Phi
These clues that refer to other ones are a bit annoying at first, because it means that certain clues are initially insoluble, but here it was so slight and so well done that it didn’t really matter. I found this to be a typically pleasant example of Phi’s oeuvre, back on Friday as has been customary after some wandering that I could never really explain.
Definitions underlined, in maroon. Anagram indicators in italics.
Guardian Cryptic 27,925 by Paul
The holiday season for regular bloggers gives me a chance to blog a Guardian puzzle for the first time in seven years Paul is a prolific setter whose work features in … Read more >>
Financial Times 16,271 by BRADMAN
It’s me again! 🙂 I found the challenge from BRADMAN today to be a thorough workout. One of those that I had to incessantly chip away at. Thanks Bradman!
Guardian Cryptic 27,924 by Philistine
Fun and funny – lots of favourites including 9ac, 14ac, 1dn, 5dn, 15dn, 18dn, and 22dn. Thanks to Philistine
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Independent 10,270 by Hob
Hello! Today’s puzzle is brought to you by the setter Hob and the blogger Kitty. Whatever the season, sunny days are here in crosswordland. After a bright start I slowed considerably and was … Read more >>
Financial Times 16,270 by CHALMIE
A fun puzzle from CHALMIE this Thursday, with a higher-than-average number of anagrams sprinkled around the grid. A few clues that raised a grin in their construction. Thanks CHALMIE!
Financial Times 16,260 by Alberich
Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of August 31, 2019
Independent 10,269 / Gila
Gila has provided today’s crossword in what is fast becoming his regular Wednesday slot. I enjoyed this puzzle very much, finding it at the right level for a mid-week solve. As I blogged … Read more >>
Financial Times 16,269 by JULIUS
I had forgotten it was my turn to blog this morning, good job this wasn’t a tricky one. Thanks Julius.
Guardian 27,923 – Imogen
Apart from a few easy clues that got me started, I didn’t seem to be on Imogen’s wavelength at all this morning, and found this quite a struggle. One partially defective clue, I … Read more >>
Financial Times 16,268 by SLORMGORM
Typically accurate stuff from today’s setter. Fun, too.
Inquisitor 1610: Escape to the Country by Harribobs
Ah! Harribobs again. Always tricky, but fair. The preamble, if long, seemed pretty straightforward. 15 clues where the wordplay gave an extra letter, these extra letters to spell out some assistance to solvers. … Read more >>
Independent 10,268 by Knut
An enjoyable puzzle from Knut, with a mini-theme; a few slightly obscure references but they’re all clearly clued.
Guardian Cryptic 27,922 by Pasquale
Pasquale provides a head-scratcher for us this morning.