Guardian 29,256 – Vulcan
It’s not often that I can complete even an easy crossword in a single pass, but that was the case today. Definitely one for beginners and those in a hurry… Thanks to Vulcan. … Read more >>
Andrew
Azed 2686
For grid-spotters, this one is slightly unusual in having 90-degree rotational symmetry, though that doesn’t seem to have any special significance. Just another quality puzzle from the master. Thanks to Azed. Across 1 … Read more >>
Guardian 29,254 – Vlad
I got off to a good start by guessing the long answer to 1,12 from the definition and enumeration, and it was reasonably plain sailing (by Vlad’s standards) from then on. There was … Read more >>
Guardian 29,247 – Picaroon
The ever-reliable pirate provides another enjoyable puzzle, with a couple of intersecting unfamiliar words giving a bit of a sting in the tail. Thanks to Picaroon. Across 1 JAILBIRDS Judge troubles to … Read more >>
Guardian 29,240 – Anto
A characteristically mixed bag from Anto, including one faulty clue, one whose parsing I’m not sure about, and one that I can’t explain at all (and a couple of niggles). Over to you… … Read more >>
Guardian 29,233 – Philistine
I started slowly on this, but it all came together nicely in the end. Thanks to Philistine. Across 1 CHELSEA TRACTOR Empty large car? Earth cost appalling! (7,7)Anagram of L[arg]E CAR EARTH … Read more >>
Guardian 29,226 – Brummie
Thanks to Brummie for our entertainment on a wet Monday morning. I was lucky to guess the theme early on from JOHN and FRIAR, which helped quite a lot with the rest: we … Read more >>
Guardian 29,224 – Harpo
Harpo, aka Monk in other places, is usually a name to strike fear in a blogger’s heart, but I found this quite mild, though with a few tricky moments. Thanks to Harpo. The … Read more >>
Azed 2680
Quite an easy one on the Azed scale, helped by no fewer than four hidden answers. Thanks to Azed. Across 1 UPCATCH Cup brewed, chat freely to exchange latest news? (7)CUP* + … Read more >>
Guardian 29,217 – Paul
Thursday fun from Paul. I can’t fully explain 14d, but I’m sure I’ll soon be enlightened. Resolved – thanks to KVa. Thanks to Paul. Across 8 DEMONISE Dress up as Satan, passing … Read more >>
Amoeba – plain puzzle for S&B York 2023
A plain puzzle (with a twist in the tail) by Amoeba – the puzzle can be downloaded from here. The top and bottom rows of the grid spell out RHUBARB and CUSTARD – … Read more >>
Amoeba – “Routine Work” – puzzle for S&B York 2023
A themed puzzle by Amoeba – a PDF can be downloaded from here. The instructions tell us: Five pairs of solutions have no definition. The remaining clues each contain a redundant word. When … Read more >>
Guardian 29,210 – Imogen
I found myself very much on the setter’s wavelength today, making this a swift but satisfying solve. Thanks to Imogen. Across 8 RANSACKS Plunders shelves where solution half-hidden (8)Half of ANSwer in … Read more >>
Guardian 29,203 – Fed
Another enjoyable puzzle from Fed. 16d is particularly clever. Thanks to Fed. Across 1 STRICT Neighbourhood wanting police officer to be authoritarian (6)DISTRICT less DI (Detective Inspector) 4 EDICTS Journalist is getting … Read more >>
Guardian 29,196 – Vulcan
I found this a bit harder than usual for a Vulcan, with the SE corner holding me up longest. Others may of course have had a different experience. Thanks to Vulcan for the … Read more >>