Enigmatic Variations No.1047 – X Marks the ???? by Rustic

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There are two errors in the first sentence of this EV’s preamble. There are dots rather than commas separating some of the numbers giving word lengths for the quotation, which is described as “running clockwise IN THE MOST of the perimeter”. I appreciate that these are small mistakes (and not the setter’s fault), but they irk me.

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Financial Times 14,193 by Sleuth

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Clever stuff       Across 9 SCROUNGER sponge SC scilicet – namely [l]OUNGER couch minus L left 10 UNTIL before UNLIT dark L and T swapped 11 AMIABLE friendly AM assembly member … Read more >>

Independent 8170/Scorpion

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A very good crossword from Scorpion today, full of excellent clues, and hardly anything to quibble about. It also has a theme of which I approve — it is possible to solve the crossword … Read more >>

Financial Times no.14,192 by Orense

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My brain has already gone on its Christmas holidays. This, coupled with a handful of tricky words, made this enjoyable offering from Orense a tougher-than-expected solve – but there was a reward waiting … Read more >>

Guardian 25,824 – Chifonie

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Very straightforward for a Thursday, without much misdirection in the definitions. Across 1 ON TIME =”punctual” ONE=”Somebody” around TIM=”boy” 4 PEA GREEN =”colour” PEN=”Writer” around AGREE=”match” 9 ON EDGE =”Nervous” ON=”working” + EDGE=”creep” … Read more >>

Financial Times 14,191 by Loroso

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This is a really cracking themed puzzle and a good challenge, thouroughly recommended. If you have not had a go at this already you can get the PDF here. All the across clues are … Read more >>

Financial Times 14,183 – Dante

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Monday Prize Crossword/Dec 10 For some reason one day earlier than usual, I am happy to present another Dante blog. Mostly common ground, but as always one clue that made my brain cells … Read more >>