The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/29208.
Month: October 2023
Everyman 4,017/15 October
Another sound, pleasing puzzle from Everyman. Not much more I can add, which is a compliment to the setter. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind … Read more >>
Azed No. 2,678 Plain
One misprint and one query in this week’s Azed.
Independent on Sunday 1756 Filbert
Thank you to Filbert. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1. Physio service, 75 cents? (7) MASSEUR : MASS(a service in church) + 3 out 4 letters of(75 cents out of 100 … Read more >>
Independent 11,553 by Wire
A new setter to blog as the storm continues in the north. And very enjoyable it was too. Not the storm but the crossword, that is. Lovely surfaces throughout this puzzle, which is … Read more >>
Guardian Prize 29,201 by Philistine
A combination of the very easy and the frankly obscure (to us, anyway) in this week’s Prize puzzle.
Financial Times 17,548 by Neo
Puzzle from the Weekend FT of October 14, 2023 My first-in was 6 (NONET) and last was 21 (HAIRDO). My favourites are 4 (INSOMNIAC) for its clever definition, 5a (BUN FIGHT) for its … Read more >>
RNIB/BBC Children in Need 2024 3D Calendar
The RNIB/BBC Children in Need 3D Calendar for 2024 has just been published.
Independent 11,552 / Phi
As is customary, Phi is bringing this latest string of mid-week puzzles to an end today. By Phi standards, I found this to be at the tougher end of the difficulty spectrum. Part … Read more >>
Financial Times 17,553 by SLEUTH
A breezy challenge from SLEUTH this Friday.
Guardian Cryptic 29,206 by Paul
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/29206.
Guardian 29,205 / Pangakupu
It’s Pangakupu setting the Thursday challenge today. Each time I solve one of this setter’s puzzles, it takes a few minutes to tune in to the wavelength but it’s usually an ultimately satisfying … Read more >>
Independent 11551 / Bluebird
Bluebird sets today’s Independent crossword Bluebird’s puzzles tend to make you think outside the box as the definitions are often a bit quirky. We certainly had a few today, such … Read more >>
Financial Times 17,552 by SLORMGORM
Slormgorm is today's FT setter.
Enigmatic Variations No. 1611: Footsteps by Skylark
Skylark has two relatives for us to find, with one following in the other’s FOOTSTEPS…and a thematic perimeter…intriguing…