Guy at his best this morning.
Enigmatic Variations No. 1684: Sobering Thought by Eclogue
Hello all. Sobriety is the order of the day for this crossword …
Financial Times 17,997 by MONK
Good fun from Monk this morning.
Independent 11988 / Eccles
As is normal at the moment, we have a puzzle from Eccles to challenge us today.
Guardian Cryptic 29,640 by Brockwell
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/29640.
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Inquisitor 1897: An Inspector Calls by Eclogue
Eclogue is a prolific setter of Inquisitor puzzles. I first blogged one of his Inquisitors in January 2014.
Independent 11,987 by Grecian
Something odd has been happening on the Independent website. Today’s puzzle should be 11,987 by Grecian, but earlier today the website was showing a puzzle from 4 years ago; it’s now been fixed. If you’ve just solved 10,736 by Rodriguez, here’s the blog that Duncan wrote for it back in 2021. If you’ve managed to get to the correct puzzle (on the Independent crossword app, or if you arrived at the website after the fix), then read on . . .
Guardian 29,639 / Tramp
I’m always pleased to see a Tramp puzzle, especially when it’s my turn to blog. A somewhat racy offering from Tramp this morning, with a number of references to amorous goings-on, accompanied by … Read more >>
Financial Times 17,996 by PETO
While this seems to be a perfectly ordinary set of fine cryptic clues, for some reason I felt as though I were reaching into the depths of my solver’s bag of tricks to complete this puzzle from Peto, concluding with a couple of iffy parsings at 9A and 16D.
Independent 11,986 by Coot
Sorry for the delay it’s now available on the Indy app, but I hope you enjoyed it, I did. As you’ll be aware the website is showing Eccles’ puzzle 10,735, blogged here Independent 10,735 by Eccles – Fifteensquared by Quirister **** Fixed **** This puzzle is now available on the Indy’s website
Financial Times 17,995 by MOO
MOO kicks off the week…
Guardian Cryptic 29,638 by Vulcan
A pleasant solve – my favourites were 21ac, 25ac, and 8dn. Thanks to Vulcan
Financial Times 17,994 by Neo
Puzzle from the Weekend FT of March 8, 2025
Financial Times Sunday 83 – World by Sleuth
The regular geographically themed puzzle. Find it to solve online or download and print at ft.com/crossword or via the FT smartphone app.