It’s good to see Phi back in his normal slot.
Month: December 2024
Independent 11,917 / Mog
Mog has provided this week’s Thursday teaser. I found this to be a highly entertaining, medium-difficulty puzzle that gave me lots to smile about along the way. I think that I am happy … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 29,570 by Paul
A slow and tough solve…
Financial Times 17,924 by MUDD
Mudd is the setter today.
Enigmatic Variations No. 1672: Loved Ones by Ranunculus
Hello, lovelies!
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, etc …
We reach the end of another year
Financial Times 17,923 by MONK
A wonderfully tricky challenge.
Independent 11916 / Eccles
It’s a puzzle from Eccles today in his regular Wednesday slot. MEDIAEVAL at 9 across is one of those words that I have great difficulty spelling so it was good … Read more >>
Guardian 29,569 – Imogen
I found this quite slow going: in retrospect most of the clueing is reasonably straightforward, though with quite a few double definitions. Thanks to Imogen. Across 1 STIGMATISATION Getting denounced, recollecting satanism? … Read more >>
Inquisitor 1885: Don’t Look Up by Phi
Last week we had Kruger’s 62nd Inquisitor. Kruger is the third most prolific setter in the Inquisitor list. This week we have Phi equalling Schadenfreude’s record of 81 Inquisitors. Unfortunately Schadenfreude is no … Read more >>
Independent 11,915 by Italicus
An enjoyable challenge from Italicus today.
Guardian Cryptic 29,568 by Brummie
Brummie is the compiler of this morning's puzzle.
Financial Times 17,922 by SLORMGORM
A relaxing bit of fun today, with the usual fine surfaces that I have come to expect from Slormgorm
Financial Times Sunday 71 – World by Peto
This month’s World puzzle by Peto is available to solve online or download and print at ft.com/crossword or via the FT smartphone app.
Financial Times 17,921 by BOBCAT
BOBCAT kicks off the week…