A tough challenge from Bradman this morning, which I made heavy weather of.
Month: February 2021
Guardian 28,373 / Brummie
After what a number of commenters have called a tough week, we have a more straightforward puzzle from Brummie to round it off. We never know whether or not to expect a theme … Read more >>
Independent 10,719 by Phi
It’s Phi-day again – in these strange times, it’s good to have a marker to remind us what day it is.
Enigmatic Variations No. 1473 Sea Shell by The Ace of Hearts
A snowy February and a puzzle from the Ace of Hearts. Extra letters in each clue to be removed and these spell out a definition in Chambers. Also five clashes to resolve using … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 28,372 by Vlad
Tough and a very fun – I had a huge smile after 17dn, and other favourites included 9ac, 11ac, 12ac, and 15dn. Lots of thanks to Vlad for the puzzle
Financial Times 16,713 by CHALMIE
Chalmie is this morning's FT setter.
Independent 10,718 / Tees
Tees is occupying the Thursday slot this week. I found this to be an enjoyable, medium-difficulty puzzle, which I was able to solve independently with the exception of the WHO Director-General, whose name … Read more >>
Financial Times 16,703 by Alberich
Non-prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of February 6, 2021
Financial Times 16,712 by IO
Not as hard as Io can be, quite amenable in comparison. I get let off lightly today! Thank you Io.
Guardian 28,371 – Paul
A divine offering from Paul today…
Independent 10717 / Rodriguez
I have not blogged many puzzles by Rodriguez but have enjoyed solving the ones I have. There was quite a mix of entries and clue allusions in today’s puzzle ranging from an animated … Read more >>
Financial Times 16,711 by CINEPHILE
Today marks the centenary of the legendary John Graham.
Inquisitor 1685: AWOL by Kruger
Kruger’s puzzle takes us into the Oxford Dictionary of Quotations this week. The preamble was fairly short and clear. It stated: Twelve clues contain a misprint in their definition. The correct letters, in … Read more >>
Independent 10,716 by Radian
An enjoyable challenge from Radian.
Guardian Cryptic 28,370 by Enigmatist and Soup
What an honour to be able to blog this puzzle.