I filled the grid quickly by looking at the definitions, but parsing the wordplay took a lot longer! Thank you Methuselah.
PeeDee
Guardian Prize 28,404 by Picaroon
I found this very entertaining. Thank you Picaroon.
Financial Times 16,748 by IO
This is a very good puzzle indeed, but be warned! It is definitely not an easy one. Following usual approach of looking for anagrams and charades will get you so far, but after that some serious lateral thinking is required. Thank you Io.
Azed No. 2,545 – Carte Blanche
Very enjoyable! The puzzle looks intimidating but yields more easily than expected. Thank you Azed.
Financial Times 16,742 by GOZO
A themed puzzle again today. I remembered most of the themed answers, but a couple were completely new to me. Thanks Gozo.
Financial Times 16,736 by JULIUS
Good fun from Julius, as always. There are a couple of clues that I can’t explain, can anyone help out? Thank you Julius.
Financial Times 16,730 by MONK
Phew, this was tough one! Thank you Monk for another great brain workout. As crypticsue used to say: time for a lie-down in a darkened room…
Azed No. 2,542 Plain
More fascinating words to be uncovered. Thank you Azed.
Independent on Sunday 1,619 by Hypnos
Very Entertaining, and a good level of difficulty for the IoS. Thank you Hypnos.
Guardian Prize 28,380 by Paul
Top stuff from Paul. Thank you.
Financial Times 16,724 by GOZO
A very enjoyable puzzle today. The theme requires everyday knowledge rather than specialist academic knowledge, so don’t let that put you off. Thank you Gozo.
Financial Times 16,718 by MONK
A nice puzzle, but with one guess I can’t explain. Thanks Monk.
Financial Times 16,712 by IO
Not as hard as Io can be, quite amenable in comparison. I get let off lightly today! Thank you Io.
Azed No. 2,539 ‘Printer’s Devilry’ – Competition Puzzle
A difficult puzzle, but I enjoyed the challenge. This is not a cryptic crossword, but nonetheless a puzzle well worth attempting if you like word games in general. Thank you Azed.
Financial Times 16,706 by AARDVARK
A nice puzzle, sorry about the late blog. Thanks Aardvark.