“The answers to each pair of clues sharing a number must be MIXED so as to give the DOUBLES (pairs of names) that form the entry. Remaining across clues each contain a misprint in their definition; correct letters in clue order identify a playwright, one of whose works forms the central column. This work, differently punctuated, is part of a line (in ODQ) by another playwright which describes the shaded region of the grid. Chambers Dictionary (2016) is recommended.”
Day: 29 February 2024
Independent 11,665 by Coot
This was an entertaining puzzle with some great clues.
Financial Times 17,668 GUY
Guy is the setter in today's FT.
Guardian Cryptic 29,318 by Boatman “Just desserts”
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/29318.