Guardian 28,256 / Vulcan
Vulcan starts the week with a typical Monday medley of charades, anagrams and cryptic definitions, with just one double definition today. I’m not usually a great fan of Vulcan’s puzzles but I enjoyed … Read more >>
Day: 5 October 2020
Independent 10,602 by Filbert
Filbert provides our mental workout this morning: not the easiest puzzle for a Monday, but a fun challenge. For some reason we have “pop diva” twice, both referring to the same lady; I’m … Read more >>
Guardian Quiptic 1,090/Matilda
A thoughtfully compiled Quiptic from Matilda, which I’d be happy to recommend to those who are new to this kind of torture. Friendly grid, no obscurities, clear cluing. Happy days. … Read more >>
Financial Times 16,599 by SLORMGORM
An enjoyable puzzle from Slormgorm. Quite a few animals – making me want to find a theme, but alas I could not. Almost a few mini themes going on. I worked through this … Read more >>
Private Eye (Cyclops / 686) Volcanic Entombment
On the tough side this time, though it may have been me having a bad solving day. In retrospect, there isn’t anything madly difficult, so I must’ve been off Cyclops’ wavelength this time. … Read more >>