2020 – Page 79 – Fifteensquared

Financial Times 16,383 by Mudd

Thu February 6, 2020 at 10:02 amThu February 6, 2020 at 12:01 am by Pete Maclean

Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of January 25, 2020

Financial Times 16,392 by REDSHANK

Wed February 5, 2020 at 10:44 am by PeeDee

An elegant puzzle, thank you Redshank. ACROSS 1 ANCESTRY Experts attempt to introduce new stock (8) ACES (experts) TRY (attempt) contains (to introduce) N (new) 5 HASSLE Harry interrupts Martha’s sleep (6) … Read more >>

Independent 10,394 by Eccles

Wed February 5, 2020 at 8:11 am by Bertandjoyce

It’s Eccles again in the Wednesday slot – we’re in for some fun. As we have come to expect, this was an enjoyable solve with some great surfaces and several laugh-out-loud moments – … Read more >>

Guardian Cryptic 28,048 by Imogen

Wed February 5, 2020 at 9:18 amWed February 5, 2020 at 7:34 am by loonapick

Imogen steps up to the plate this morning.

Independent 10,393 / Wire

Tue February 4, 2020 at 3:38 pm by RatkojaRiku

Wire has provided today’s crossword for our delectation. This week’s Tuesday theme needs no introduction, as many of the solutions entered in the grid refer to the mafia, its tradition, films about it, … Read more >>

Inquisitor 1631: Enchanted by Chalicea

Tue February 4, 2020 at 10:00 am by Hihoba

Hi of Hihoba here again. I’m trying to pay back my fellow bloggers who took up the slack when I was unwell, so two in a row from me. I do enjoy Chalicea’s … Read more >>

Financial Times 16,391 by SLORMGORM

Tue February 4, 2020 at 9:23 am by Grant Baynham

A solid puzzle with some notably smooth surfaces.

Guardian Cryptic 28,047 by Pasquale

Tue February 4, 2020 at 2:55 am by PeterO

The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28047. Despite the Don’s predilection for less common words (only 21A ADAR SHENI was new to me – and the anagram wordplay, coupled with a vague definition, … Read more >>

Financial Times 16,390 by VELIA

Tue February 4, 2020 at 8:42 amMon February 3, 2020 at 10:57 am by Teacow

VELIA kicks off the week… Slight issue with the blogging tool today, so apologies for the delay. I really rather enjoyed this crossword, lots of great clues, and a nice level of difficulty. … Read more >>

Guardian 28,046 / Chifonie

Mon February 3, 2020 at 9:22 am by Eileen

Typically straightforward Monday fare, I think. Thanks to Chifonie. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 5 Workshop produces ornament I love (6) STUDIO STUD [ornament] + I O [I love] 6 … Read more >>

Guardian Quiptic 1055 Carpathian

Tue February 4, 2020 at 8:35 amMon February 3, 2020 at 8:21 am by scchua

Thanks to Carpathian for a good introductory crossword – quick and cryptic. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 Rolling dice proven to show foresight (10) PROVIDENCE : Anagram of(Rolling) DICE PROVEN. … Read more >>

Independent 10,392/Vigo

Mon February 3, 2020 at 7:30 am by Pierre

Typically, the Monday Indy is a gentle start to the crosswording week in that paper. This was certainly that: not many anagrams, but plenty of easy-end charades to get you going. One I … Read more >>

Cyclops 669 – Disregard Witness

Mon February 3, 2020 at 12:01 am by mc_rapper67

Some fairly standard Cyclops-ean fare this fortnight – an enjoyable, if not too taxing solve… My solving copy doesn’t have any particular notes – I think I made fairly steady progress, although writing … Read more >>

Independent on Sunday 1,562 by Flitwick

Sun February 2, 2020 at 10:12 am by Kitty

The puzzle can be found here. Hello all. On a pleasingly palindromic date we have perfect Sunday fare from Flitwick, of which I particularly enjoyed FATHOM. I also noted the simple but very … Read more >>

Genius No 199 by Crucible

Sun March 1, 2020 at 6:27 amSun February 2, 2020 at 12:05 am by bridgesong

Another tough Genius this month, after last month’s relatively gentle puzzle. This puzzle was of a kind that we have seen before in the Genius series, with a number of solutions representing partners … Read more >>