The Observer crossword from Oct 24, 2021
A generally smooth offering from Everyman, with not much to frighten the horses.
Month: October 2021
Independent on Sunday 1,653/Methuselah
Chuffing Nora. This puzzle took me the longest time both to solve, and then to parse, so I wouldn’t call it a treat. But it was certainly tricky. I appreciate that the editor … Read more >>
Guardian Genius 220 by Qaos
For Qaos’ Genius 220, we are told that: “With 12 solutions our Inspector’s coding is the wrong way round. His mistakes in these 12 cases need to be reversed before entry in the grid.”
Azed 2576
A plain Azed puzzle this week. There was the usual mix of unknown, vaguely-known and well known words and phrases in the entries in this puzzle leading to a my … Read more >>
S & B York 2021 – Egbert
A PDF of this crossword can be found here: Egbert @ York 2021
But those who care about trees should click here for an interactive version.
S & B York 2021 – Many Happy Returns by Kruger
Kruger’s crossword is a multi-layered barred one.
Unfortunately, there is no interactive version available, only a printable PDF: Kruger @ York 2021
S & B York 2021 – Dalibor
Click here for a PDF of the puzzle: Dalibor @ York 2021
Those who don’t do printing anymore nowadays can find an interactive version here.
Independent 10,936 by Alchemi
The puzzle is available here. Greetings from York. A short and sweet one from me today as I’m busy Slogging and Bettering. I’ll try to keep an eye on comments, but may be … Read more >>
Guardian 28,584 / Philistine
I found this fairly straightforward for a prize puzzle (a rare one that I did in a single sitting), but found it a fun and satisfying solve. I didn’t notice any particular theme, … Read more >>
Financial Times 16,929 by ALBERICH
A fitting end to the workweek from ALBERICH.
Guardian Cryptic 28,589 by Fed
Took a little while to get started then finished quite quickly. Favourites were 1ac, 14ac, 26ac, 5dn, 6dn, and 15dn. Thanks to Fed.
Independent 10,935 by Phi
It’s Phi-day again!
Independent 10,934 / Serpent
Serpent has provided a puzzle to both test and entertain us this Thursday. I found that he both tested and entertained me in equal measure, on a grid that accommodated a good few … Read more >>
York S&B, virtually and materially
Joining via Zoom There have been requests to join the gathering via Zoom. So Andy (Eccles) has set up a meeting from 3:00 pm (after lunch is all cleared away). Details: Topic: Virtual … Read more >>
Enigmatic Variations No. 1509 Flow Chart by Ifor
A flow chart from Ifor this week – no bars in the grid initially anyway but seven cells bars need to be added at the end. Misprints in wordplay and definitions give two … Read more >>