The puzzle may be found at http://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/everyman/3565.
S&B Cambridge – 25/4/15
According to the National Rail Enquiries website, the only trains running to/from Cambridge on April 25th will be those from/to London and Norwich. There will be a replacement bus service between Peterborough and … Read more >>
Independent Crossword 8829 by Tees (31-01-2015)
A Tees crossword blogged from a few miles north of the Tyne. Also a lot of black squares this week – was there an excess of ink at the Independent? Well plenty of … Read more >>
Guardian Prize 26,483 / Philistine
The first Philistine puzzle this year and it’s many months since I got to blog one, so this was a real treat for me. I don’t think it’s Philistine at his toughest but … Read more >>
Enigmatic Variations 1158 Fool’s Mate by Ifor
All occurrences of a letter to be removed from all down answers; Five across answers to be jumbled and a message derived from the remainder. Not finished there – the message explains how to … Read more >>
Independent 8,834 by Phi
As I said when posting last week, I am always slow to begin Phi’s crosswords, but then everything becomes clear and you wonder why there were any difficulties, because it all fits together fine and one is left wondering what the problem ever was. Perhaps that’s the mark of a good setter.
I have given up having more than a cursory glance (which of course failed to find anything here) to see if Phi has given us a Nina, since his — if they exist at all — are always so difficult to see. No doubt …
Definitions underlined.
Guardian 26,488 / Brummie
I didn’t know what to expect after a quite remarkable week of puzzles, so, before I went to bed, I sneaked a look at the Guardian website to see who awaited me in … Read more >>
Financial Times 14,848 by BRADMAN
Bradman’s puzzle today was teasingly difficult. I solved it in 2 sittings amidst a very hectic day at work so probably didnt stand to appreciate it as much others might have. Thanks to the Don for a mostly straightforward solve.
Independent 8833 / Donk
Donk’s style is certainly different and this puzzle was no exception. With only four entries during my first pass through the clues I thought I was going to struggle to complete the grid … Read more >>
Financial Times no.14,847 by Orense
A typically pleasant solve from Orense.
Guardian 26,487 by Nutmeg
A fun challenge from Nutmeg today, with some lovely surfaces and a nice mini-theme. Favourites 19ac and 17dn.
Financial Times 14,838 – Falcon
Monday Prize Crossword/Jan 26 Lots of charades and anagrams, yet far from a walkover. Falcon used some really original definitions and indicators, which had me thinking and ultimately added considerably to the fun. … Read more >>
Financial Times 14,837 by Goliath
Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of January 24, 2015 I found this to be another challenging puzzle although not as difficult as that recent Redshank. Notably hard clues are 4a, 24a, 2d … Read more >>
Financial Times 14,846 by ALBERICH
A very good and interesting puzzle. Some puzzles contain a string of traditional cryptic constructions and feel a bit workmanlike. Alberich puts together a set of traditional cryptic constructions and the result is fresh and entertaining. I can’t put my finger on what makes the difference. No doubt that that explains why I just blog the these puzzles not set them.
I’m stuck on 6 across, any help appreciated. Thanks Alberich.
Guardian 26,486 – Shed
A good week for Guardian puzzles continues with a welcome return of Shed after a bit of a gap (his last weekday puzzle was last September). My first one in was 1a, and … Read more >>