July 2021 – Page 7 – Fifteensquared

Yet again the very first clue attempted is the last to be solved. There seems to be a feature in our brains (well, mine anyway) which we must overcome to be better solvers. … Read more >>

Guardian Cryptic 28,489 by Vulcan

July 5, 2021 at 2:29 am by PeterO

The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28489.

Guardian Genius no. 216 by Monk

July 4, 2021 at 6:20 amJuly 4, 2021 at 12:15 am by Bertandjoyce

Monk sets June’s Genius challenge.

Azed No. 2,559 Plain

July 4, 2021 at 12:06 am by bridgesong

Lots of Scottish references in this week’s plain puzzle.

Another sound puzzle from Everyman this week. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = anagram indicator [x] letter(s) removed definitions are underlined Across 1 Tell … Read more >>

Independent on Sunday 1636 Atrica

July 4, 2021 at 12:01 am by scchua

Thank you to Atrica. Definitions are underlined in the clues. A crossword where each solution contains a “y” (a couple with 2, and one with 3), in addition to being a pangram – … Read more >>

Independent 10,834 by Rodriguez

July 3, 2021 at 1:28 pmJuly 3, 2021 at 8:54 am by twencelas

Just after Switzerland depart EURO 2020, a puzzle from Rodriguez. Surely not the Swiss footballer moonlighting? Having said that it could be the English or Colombian one? Or more than likely a non-footballing … Read more >>

Guardian Prize 28,482 by Picaroon

July 3, 2021 at 12:05 am by bridgesong

Characteristically smooth and witty surfaces from Picaroon this week.

Independent 10,833 / Phi

July 2, 2021 at 8:00 am by RatkojaRiku

Another working week draws to a close with a grid by Phi. I found this puzzle to be towards the easier end of the Phi spectrum. I made steady progress through the crossword … Read more >>

Guardian Cryptic 28,487 by Brendan

July 2, 2021 at 3:07 am by PeterO

The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28487.