A even-handed mix of the common and the obscure today. Thank you Azed.
PeeDee
Financial Times 17,026 by MOO
A nice puzzle in a traditional style, but not old-fashioned. Some easy clues, some hard ones. Thank you Moo.
Financial Times 17,020 by GOZO
A super puzzle that I really enjoyed. Not easy, this took me longer than usual. Thank you Gozo.
Financial Times 17,014 by MONK
A middle difficulty puzzle (for Monk). Not easy, but certainly solvable by “mere mortals”. Thank you Monk.
Azed No. 2,590 Plain
A higher proportion of interesting and obscure words than the previous puzzle. Thank you Azed.
Independent on Sunday 1,667 by Tees
Straightforward, but not easy. One of those puzzles where everything seems obvious afterwards. Thank you Tees.
Financial Times 17,008 by GOZO
A themed puzzle again today. Thank you Gozo.
Financial Times 17,002 by AARDVARK
Sorry the blog is bit late today. Thank you Aardvark.
Financial Times 16,996 by GOZO
A mixed bag from Gozo, mostly easy clues but some hard ones. Thank you Gozo.
Azed No. 2,587 Plain
A plain offering this week, and not overly difficult. Thank you Azed.
Financial Times 16,990 by MOO
Very enjoyable. A good puzzle for those who prioritise surface readings over outright difficulty. Thank you Moo.
Independent on Sunday 1,663 by Wire
A middle difficulty puzzle, all is gettable but not given away. Thank you Wire.
Financial Times 16,984 by MUDD
I have not blogged a Mudd puzzle for ages. I had forgotten how entertaining they are. Thank you Mudd.
Azed No. 2,584 ‘Christmas Cut & Paste’ – Competition Puzzle
I found this slow going at first, but I soon got used to the idea I was solving at normal speed again. Thank you Azed.
Financial Times 16,979 by IO
A wonderful puzzle from Io. Thank you Io.
If you fancy a go the puzzle can be printed here…