This will be the last Azed for The Observer under present management, a plain that is probably on the easier side. Let’s hope that his crosswords can continue in their present form.
Definitions underlined in crimson. Anagram indicators in italics.
Month: April 2025
Everyman crossword No 4,096
I think this is one of Everyman’s better efforts. There are some very nice clues and the surfaces (except for one of them, which I grumble about in the blog) are on the whole tight and sensible.
Definitions in crimson, underlined. Indicators (homophones, juxtaposition, missing letters, reversals, anagrams, etc) in italics. Anagrams indicated *(like this) or (like this)*. Link-words in green.
Quick Cryptic 56 by Eccles
This week’s 11 x 11 crossword from the Guardian, intended to teach cryptic crosswords, found here
Private Eye (Cyclops / 802) Improve Swindon
To improve Swindon(*) there needs to be a regeneration of the town centre, enhanced infrastructure, new homes, businesses, and public spaces to promote a vibrant and sustainable community, while also addressing issues like active travel and climate change.
But we’ve got a crossword to blog first …
Cryptic crossword No 29,678 by Brockwell
Thank you to Brockwell. Definitions are underlined in the clues.
Apologies for the late post.
Independent 12026 / Phi
Another Friday, another Independent crossword from Phi…
Financial Times 18,036 by SOLOMON
An excellent grid from SOLOMON with witty surfaces, clever misdirections and good variety.
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Guardian Cryptic 29,677 by Pangakupu
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/29677.
Independent 12,025 by Knut
Knut usually shows up about once a month in the Independent, but I haven’t found him in my blog slot for a few months.
Financial Times 18,035 by GUY
Guy doing what Guy does
Enigmatic Variations No.1690 – Nob by Vismut
“Clues are given in alphabetical order of their answers and must be entered into the grid where they will fit. In 12 clues, a NOB’s word must be removed before solving; read in normal clue order the first letter of each of these clues gives a thematic expression, which is missing something removed from the person whose nickname and title complete the two unclued entries. Solvers must highlight a name (11 contiguous cells), circle the letter which has dropped vertically and insert one entry number.”