A rather tricky puzzle, though one where the clues eventually led satisfyingly, if sometimes deviously, to the answers. Thanks to Paul.
Financial Times 18,015 by JULIUS
A fine puzzle from Julius this morning!
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Inquisitor 1900: Nine in One Hundred by PINK
PINK – what other combo would we expect for a centenary puzzle?
Preamble: Clues are in normal order. Solvers must temporarily insert the same letter into each of the barred-off cells such that it could be plugged correctly into the circumscribing 8-letter words; a phrase describing the outcome (6, 9) must be written under the grid.
Financial Times 18014 Monk
Thank you to Monk. Definitions are underlined in the clues.
Independent 12,005 by Phi
Now we really are confused – Phi on a Tuesday? Is someone playing an April Fool on us?
Guardian Cryptic 29,657 by Ludvig
Hints – look at the date, look at the spelling of LudVig.
Financial Times 18,013 by MOO
MOO kicks off the week…
Independent 12,004 by Lette
A pleasant start to the week from Lette
Guardian Cryptic 29,656 by Anto
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/29656.
Financial Times 18,012 by Leonidas
Puzzle from the Weekend FT of March 29, 2025
Listener No 4858, “Lavish Border”, A Setter’s Blog by Hawk
The term “mathematical group” as I used it is not entirely accurate. I didn’t really want to get into formal group theory in this puzzle, and I’m not sure I’d be thanked if … Read more >>
Financial Times Sunday 86 – News by Guy
The monthly round-up of newsworthy events in crossword form. Find it to solve online or download and print at ft.com/crossword