A solve in two halves, with the top half going in quickly and a bit of a struggle with the rest. Favourite clues were 13ac and 15dn. Thanks to Brummie
Month: December 2021
Independent 10,974 by Rodriguez
What a delight it was solving Rodriguez’ puzzle today.
Financial Times 16968 Gurney
Thank you to Gurney. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1. Drink distributed in eastern US (9) SAUTERNES : Anagram of(distributed in) EASTERN US. Defn: A French sweet wine from the region … Read more >>
Guardian Quiptic 1,152/Anto
I have been known to preface my Quiptic blogs with a remark along the lines of ‘I’ll be recommending this to newer and less experienced solvers’. I won’t be doing that today. There … Read more >>
Independent 10,973 by Radian
I found this quite tough and needed a couple of goes to finish.
Guardian 28,627 – Pan
A brief but enjoyable solve, suitable for those who like to be eased gently into their crosswording week, Thanks to Pan. Across 1 LIMBURGER Cheese and fruit mostly served with minced beef … Read more >>
Financial Times 16,967 by LEONIDAS
Thoroughly enjoyable puzzle from LEONIDAS.
Everyman 3,921
This is one of the best Everyman crosswords that I’ve blogged. The clues are apparently (with the odd exception, which is quite possibly because I’m missing something) sound, none of them are incredibly difficult, and the surfaces are often very good.
Definitions in crimson, underlined. Indicators (anagram, homophone, hidden etc) in italics. Anagrams are indicated *(like this) or (like this)*.
Azed 2582
As usual for the first Azed puzzle of the month, this is a competition puzzle with one word clued by definition only. It is a plain puzzle though. No doubt there will be … Read more >>
Independent on Sunday 1,659 by Tees
Another nice puzzle for a Sunday: not too easy, not too hard. Thank you Tees.
Independent 10,972 by Serpent
We were pleased to see that we were blogging a Serpent puzzle today.
Guardian Saturday (PRIZE!) Crossword 28,620 by Crucible (4 December 2021)
The Grauniad seem to have quietly reinstated prizes for the Saturday puzzle…although your correspondent only noticed that fact after the deadline for this one…
Financial Times 16,965 by REDSHANK
A fantastic challenge from REDSHANK today.
Guardian 28,625 – Tramp
I filled in the NW corner very easily, so though I was in for a quick solve, but the rest to be a lot chewier, with the SW corner holding out longest. A … Read more >>
Independent 10971 / Phi
As happens most Fridays, we have a puzzle from Phi The grid is filled with everyday words. There are a few entries related to plays, musicals, theatres or concert halls but … Read more >>