Great puzzle from Monk. The last couple of puzzles I blogged from Monk had some easier sections and I was beginning to wonder if Monk was mellowing a little.
PeeDee
Guardian Prize 26,394 by Paul
More of the good stuff from Paul, inventive and irreverant as usual.
Financial Times 14,759 by ALBERICH
Very enjoyable puzzle, some of it easy and some of it pretty tricky – something for everyone. Thanks Alberich.
Financial Times 14,753 by AARDVARK
A tricky puzzle from Aardvark, and very enjoyable (for those who like a tussle).
Financial Times 14,747 by MONK
A very enjoyable puzzle from Monk in which he reveals his easy side.
Independent on Sunday 1,284 by Commoner
I found this very enjoyable, a good example of how to make a crossword accessible without making it dull. Something in here for everybody. Thanks Commoner.
Financial Times 14,741 by GOZO
A very nice puzzle from Gozo.
AZED No. 2,207 Plain
A unusual grid from AZED this week.
Guardian Prize Puzzle 26,370 by Paul
Harder than usual for Paul, it took me a long while to get going on this one – until the theme was uncovered. A typically inventive and varied puzzle from Paul, and (mostly) very entertaining.
Financial Times 14,735 by IO
Another themed puzzle from Io, trickier than the one I blogged a couple of weeks ago. There are still some explanations that I am not sure about so any help in getting to the bottom of these would be appreciated.
Financial Times 14,729 by WANDERER
Sorry for the late post everyone, I completely forgot it was my turn. Good puzzle from Wanderer, fortunately not too tricky today!
Financial Times 14,723 by IO
Quite a puzzle from Io.
Independent on Sunday 1,280 by Hypnos
Sound clues and an enjoyable solve. Thanks Hypnos.
Financial Times 14,717 by MONK
Yet another varied and enjoyable crossword from Monk. This was a reasonaly accessiible puzzle by Monk standards (ie merely hard).
Guardian August Bank Holiday Puzzle 26,346 by Maskarade
An truly epic puzzle – epic to set, epic to solve and an epic to blog. Thanks Maskarade!