Kairos is a long-standing but now occasional setter for the Independent. A pleasure to see his name crop up on my watch, because I’ve always enjoyed his puzzles.
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Guardian Quiptic 1,381/Anto
Apologies for the slightly later than usual blog, down mainly to the fact that it took me a longer than usual time to solve this Quiptic from Anto. Which might be an indication that its difficulty level is not quite appropriate for the slot. Those on the early steps of their cryptic crossword journey will no doubt be best placed to tell us below.
Independent on Sunday 1,889/Filbert
Being a regular blogger for the Independent on Sunday puzzle means I get to tussle with Filbert often. And it is a tussle: as usual, this took me two goes. But it’s always satisfying to complete because this compiler’s work is invariably marked by impeccable setting and fine surfaces.
Everyman 4.149/26 April
Everyman on good form as usual. Just one clue I found a little clunky.
Guardian Quiptic 1,379/Anto
Anto has this week’s Quiptic for us.
Independent 12,334/Brunel
Brunel starts the crosswording week in the Independent.
Guardian Quiptic 1,377/Pasquale
Always a sound Quiptic from Pasquale. He is a setter that I particularly recommend to newer solvers of cryptics.
Independent on Sunday 1,885/Filbert
Another carefully-constructed and challenging cryptic from Filbert to brighten our Sunday morning.
Everyman 4.145/29 March
All the trademark clues present as usual in this week’s offering from Everyman. Some straightforward anagrams to give you a foothold, then a grid that fell out nicely, for this solver at least.
Independent 12,316/Jeemz
After a well-received debut last month, Jeemz is back again with the opening puzzle of the week in the Independent. I enjoyed this one: the clues are carefully crafted and varied with some nice twists here and there.
Guardian Quiptic 1,375/Budmo
A fine Quiptic from Budmo, which I fancy will appeal to newer and improving solvers.
Guardian Quiptic 1,373/Turnstone
Turnstone is a name I haven’t come across before, and it appears this is their first Quiptic, having compiled a Quick Cryptic in the Guardian earlier this month.
Independent on Sunday 1,881/Deri
A fine cryptic from Deri for the Sunday Independent slot. I enjoyed this one very much: a good variety of subject matter and tight clueing throughout.
Everyman 4.141/1 March
Everyman is on a good run at the minute, I think. Another tractable crossword with a variety of clue types and the usual trademark constructions.