April 2023 – Page 2 – Fifteensquared

Financial Times 17,397 by BASILISK

April 26, 2023 at 8:07 am by Oriel

Thanks to Basilisk for this morning’s challenge.

Independent 11,400 by Bluth

April 26, 2023 at 8:07 am by Bertandjoyce

Bluth fills the mid-week slot today – we’re in for a fun challenge!

Guardian Cryptic 29,054 by Fed

April 26, 2023 at 1:29 am by manehi

As often with Fed, I found this very tricky to parse in several places. Favourites were 11ac, 13ac, 14ac, and 3dn. Thanks to Fed for the puzzle

Inquisitor 1799: Eyes Down by The Ace of Hearts

April 25, 2023 at 10:00 am by kenmac

Eyes Down by The Ace of Hearts One letter must be removed from each clue before solving; in clue order these letters hint at how six cells must be filled in the final … Read more >>

Guardian 29,053 – Anto

November 27, 2023 at 5:32 pmApril 25, 2023 at 7:45 am by Andrew

Anto is never going to be my favourite setter, but this was competently done, though with a few niggles, as noted below. Thanks to Anto. Across 1 FRISSON Father is with child? It’s … Read more >>

Independent 11,399 / Alchemi

April 25, 2023 at 6:45 am by RatkojaRiku

Alchemi’s latest concoction has been served up for our entertainment and stimulation this Tuesday. I found this puzzle to be towards the easy end of the Indy difficulty spectrum, but nonetheless an enjoyable … Read more >>

Financial Times 17,396 by AARDVARK

April 25, 2023 at 2:00 pmApril 25, 2023 at 5:02 am by Cineraria

I found three-fourths of this clear sailing, and for the final quarter, Aardvark really dialed up the ingenuity. I hope I have accounted for everything satisfactorily.