The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/everyman/4087.
Listener No 4853, “Twisted Sister”, A Setter’s Blog by Ifor
The idea for this puzzle came from a friend; unlike (it seems) many solvers, while being familiar with the illusion I’d not heard of Harbin. The concept of moving blocks of cells obviously … Read more >>
Independent 11,973 by Quince
A puzzle by Quince a new setter for me. Not a new setter though just my first opportunity to blog one. Great punchy short clues and such smooth surfaces. Very impressive. Not massively … Read more >>
Quick Cryptic 47 by Ludwig
This week’s Guardian Quick Cryptic, an 11 x 11 crossword designed to teach cryptic crosswords, which can be found here
Guardian Prize 29,619 / Arachne
What a delight to land an Arachne puzzle to blog, especially on a Saturday, when there’s more time to savour it. There’s all the characteristic wit, elegance and creativity that we expect to … Read more >>
Listener No 4853 Twisted Sister by Ifor
Grids with no bars (and a bar pattern that is not symmetrical and must not be shown) and clues giving no word lengths are somewhat daunting. There’s an intriguing device that is going … Read more >>
Listener No 4853, “Twisted Sister” by Ifor
Listener number fifteen from Ifor this week and you know you’ll be in for a treat. A carte blanche, no clue numbers and no entry or answer lengths! There were no entry lengths … Read more >>
Financial Times 17,981 by GAFF
A trademark GAFF challenge this Friday.
Independent 11,972 by Phi
Phi in his usual Friday slot.
Guardian Cryptic 29,624 by Paul
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/29624.
Guardian 29,623 / Pangakupu
Pangakupu returns with another enjoyable challenge. There’s a good selection of clue types, with some nice surfaces, along with one or two less familiar words, gettable from the wordplay. I’m afraid my … Read more >>
Independent 11,971 by Raider
Raider makes a rare appearance in the Indy today – his last puzzle was in April last year!
Enigmatic Variations 1681 Not Mentioned by Kcit
3 unclued entries name the only episode in which a character and an object are not mentioned. The character and object need to be determined and removed from the final grid. 15 clues … Read more >>
Financial Times 17,980 by MUDD
Mudd is today's compiler in the FT.
Jorum in Urban Dictionary
Some readers will be familiar with the esoteric meaning of Jorum.