The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28862.
Month: September 2022
Inquisitor 1767: Key Issues by Phi
Let me start by saying that while of course I’m pleased to be blogging the Inquisitor for Fifteensquared, I wish it could have been under different circumstances. Big shoes to fill. This week’s … Read more >>
Guardian 28,861/Anto
Eileen has been having some IT problems that have prevented her publishing her blog today, so I’m doing so on her behalf. As perhaps wasn’t clear from my wording, the blog is written … Read more >>
Independent 11,207 / Alchemi
Alchemi has provided the Tuesday puzzle in this week of national mourning for Queen Elizabeth II. I thoroughly enjoyed this puzzle, and it helped to lighten the atmosphere for a while at this … Read more >>
Financial Times 17,198 by FLIMSY
I have found some of the recent FT offerings pretty challenging, so it was with some relief that I found the solutions going in readily on this puzzle, although a few required me … Read more >>
Azed 2621
Quite a few non-English words (only some of which are Scottish) in this one, but not too high up the hardness scale, as far as I remember. Thanks to Azed. Across 1 … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 28,860 by Vulcan
apologies for the delay this morning – I’ve now uploaded the full blog below. Thanks to Vulcan for a fun puzzle, my favourites were 11ac and 8dn.
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Financial Times 17,197 by SLORMGORM
A Monday morning SLORMGORM…
Independent 11,206 by Filbert
Another very enjoyable puzzle from Filbert with a nice mixture of clues.
Guardian Quiptic 1191 Hectence
Thank you to Hectence. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 7. Cutters with ship going round Ross Island cape capsized (8) SCISSORS : SS(abbrev. for “steamship” in ships’ names) containing(going round) reversal … Read more >>
Independent on Sunday 1,698 by Tees
The puzzle is available here. Hello again. It’s good to have another Tees puzzle to blog. I found it less of a workout than yesterday’s Indy, but entertaining as ever. Thanks Tees! … Read more >>
Everyman 3,960
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/everyman/3960.
Independent 11,205 by Crosophile
The puzzle is available here. Hello everyone, it’s been a while. Many thanks to the lovely Flashling for standing in for me expertly while I was away. For today’s entertainment it’s thanks … Read more >>
Guardian Prize 28,853 / Paul
A reasonably stiff challenge from Paul, which I found very satisfying to unravel – a worthy Prize puzzle, more like the old days. I really can’t remember when I last enjoyed a Paul … Read more >>
Independent 11,204 by Phi
Phi is in his usual Phiday slot today.