Another pleasing puzzle from Everyman for our Sunday morning entertainment.
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Guardian Quiptic 1,367/Chandler
A fine Quiptic from Chandler which I think will appeal to newer solvers.
Independent 12,262/Magus
This is the first time Magus and I have met on Fifteensquared.
Guardian Quiptic 1,365/Budmo
Budmo has produced a number of crosswords for the Guardian Quick Cryptic slot, but this looks like their first foray into Quiptics. An excellent debut it was too, in my view.
Independent on Sunday 1,873/Filbert
Filbert is a really consistent setter. He’s pretty much a regular in the Independent on Sunday slot, and each week comes up with a deftly constructed and entertaining puzzle.
Everyman 4,133/4 January
A sound and pleasing puzzle from Everyman, with all the usual trademark inclusions.
Guardian Cryptic 29,899/Brendan
I am standing in for Eileen today, and was pleased to see Brendan’s name when I opened up the puzzle.
Independent 12,244/Brunel
A beautifully constructed but challenging puzzle from Brunel for the Monday slot.
Guardian Quiptic 1,363/Dice
A very quick search suggests that Dice has previously only compiled Quick Cryptics for the Guardian (which are also blogged on Fifteensquared). So a welcome to her in the Quiptic slot.
Guardian Quiptic 1,361/Anto
I have solved and blogged enough Anto puzzles for regular readers to know that I am not a fan of his Quiptic offerings, so I will present you with the blog this morning and let you make of the puzzle what you will.
Independent on Sunday 1,869/Filbert
Filbert’s crosswords are meticulously clued, and the surfaces are carefully crafted too. This means that often there are multi-part constructions, so while solving is always a challenge, parsing is even more so. Some … Read more >>
Independent 12,226/Hoskins
Harry has compiled the Monday crossword for Indy readers in trademark fashion.
Everyman 4,129/7 December
Another pleasing puzzle from Everyman with the usual trademark clues. I have the sense from comments in recent weeks that some of our solvers outside the UK are having difficulty accessing the Everyman puzzle, but I hope they have found a way round that so that they can contribute their thoughts on this one.
Guardian Quiptic 1,359/Pasquale
Pasquale is always careful and thoughtful with his offerings for the Quiptic spot.
Independent 12,208/Major
A solid and pleasing cryptic from Major to start the puzzling week in the Independent.