The second in the FT’s new online-only Sunday series is the April edition of its monthly News Puzzle, brought to us by Basilisk. Find it on the FT website to print or solve interactively, or via the FT’s smartphone app.
Month: April 2023
Everyman 3,992
Not a lot to say about this crossword: Everyman seems to get better every time I blog. I have slight misgivings in places, but will no doubt be corrected.
Definitions in crimson, underlined. Indicators (homophone, reversal, anagram, juxtaposition, etc) in italics. Link-words in green. Anagrams indicated *(like this) or (like this)*.
Independent on Sunday 1,731 by Filbert
Filbert was on duty last Sunday so a little surprised to see him on again today.
Guardian Genius 238 by Harpo
A second Genius from Harpo, after Genius 228 last year…
Financial Times 17,394 by Rosa Klebb
Weekend puzzle from the FT of April 22, 2023
Independent 11,403 by Phi
As April comes to an end, a Saturday offering from Phi. Been solving his puzzles for longer than I’d like to admit. Is there anything hidden, – possibly but nothing I can see. … Read more >>
Private Eye ( Cyclops / 751 ) Hideous Ordeal
A pleasurable ordeal maybe. No surprise that in an Eye puzzle we find ignoramuses having orgasms, party members that turn out to be dildos, and a whole ensemble spilling semen. But possibly the … Read more >>
Guardian Saturday Prize Crossword 29,051 by Brockwell (22 April 2023)
A stunning debut from Brockwell this week…and straight into the Saturday prize slot!
Financial Times 17,399 by Guy
Apologies for the lateness of the FT blog today…
Independent 11402 / Raich
It’s a puzzle from Raich today, rather than Phi who normally appears on a Friday. Phi is scheduled for Saturday this week. I know that Raich is a keen football … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 29,056 by Picaroon
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/29056.
Guardian 29,055 / Paul
It’s Paul providing our challenge today, with a mix of straightforward clues and some that were more tricky. It was a relief to see immediately that there were no multiple clues scattered around … Read more >>
Independent 11,401 by Quince
An enjoyable exercise in lateral thinking from Quince today.
Financial Times 17,398 by PETO
Today's FT puzzle is brought to you by Peto.
Enigmatic Variations No.1586 – Who Said It by Vismut
“Highlight 20 cells in two straight lines showing WHO SAID IT. Chambers Dictionary (2016) and ODQ are recommended; 17 is in Collins.”