A solid workout from REDSHANK. Slow work but got there eventually. Thanks for the treat, REDSHANK.
Month: August 2021
Guardian 28,535 – Paul
As has been my experience with many of Paul’s recent puzzles, this one started out feeling quite hard, but yielded satisfyingly in the end. I was helped by guessing the two long acrosses … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 28534 Crucible
Thanks to Crucible. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Let’s talk about the weather … and the climate, and things to do with them. Across 1. Hot dish, then cold, very cold (6) … Read more >>
Financial Times 16,874 by MOO
A clever puzzle from Moo.
Independent 10880 / Serpent
Serpent is a frequent setter of Independent puzzles. There is often a theme or message within Serpent’s puzzles, but if there is anything today I haven’t been able to see … Read more >>
Enigmatic Variations No. 1500: The Obvious One by proXimal
Hi everyone. A brief one from me this week as I have nothing much to report. The most important factor, enjoyment, was certainly there as expected though. Thanks proXimal – and happy 1500th … Read more >>
Financial Times 16,864 by Mudd
Non-prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of August 14, 2021
Financial Times 16,873 by AARDVARK
A traditional style puzzle as is usual from Aardvark. Thank you Aardvark.
Independent 10,879 by Crosophile
A fun challenge from Crosophile this morning.
Guardian Cryptic 28,533 by Brummie
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28533.
S&B York 2021 – Friday 29th and Saturday 30th October 2021
A message from John Henderson:
I’ve had a number of enquiries about whether there will be a Sloggers and Betters event in York this year. The answer is: “Er…yes, probably”.
Inquisitor 1712: Your Case by Kruger
Kruger – a week late for kenmac to add to his duels with the setter. Preamble: In twenty clues, some or all of the definition has been jumbled with an extra letter. … Read more >>
Guardian 28,532 / Boatman
Boatman sets today’s challenge with an unmistakably themed puzzle. It’s a fairly typical Boatman offering, with the theme word repeated throughout the clues – which can get rather tedious, although the theme is … Read more >>
Independent 10,878 by Kairos
Kairos fills the Tuesday spot this week.
Financial Times 16872 Slormgorm
Thanks to Slormgorm. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1. Picture produced by The Stones? (6) MOSAIC : Cryptic defn: A picture made by arranging together small pieces of coloured stones. 5. … Read more >>