A pleasant diversion from Flimsy, with some witty flourishes
Financial Times 17,831 by PETO
PETO kicks off the week…
Independent 11,824 by Angel
The Independent crossword web site had issues earlier, seems to working again now.
The Angelic one returns for one of her rare outings.
Guardian Cryptic 29,477 by Maskarade
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/29477.
Financial Times Sunday No.56 – World by Gozo
Your monthly dose of geography-based cruciverbal fun. Find it to solve online at ft.com/crossword
Guardian Quiptic 1,293/Anto
Anto often divides opinion when he is seen in the Quiptic slot. Personally, I found the imprecision in a number of clues a frustration here, since that’s not what you want when you … Read more >>
Independent on Sunday 1,801
The Independent on Sunday puzzle has historically had a reputation for being reasonably gentle, and it often still is. But not this week, for this solver at least. Filbert is currently the most … Read more >>
Everyman 4,062
Final Bank Holiday of the summer and it’s time to blog the Everyman
Guardian Genius 254 – Pangakupu
Pangakupu is quite a regular in the Genius slot, and his last appearance was only 3 months ago. This was a fairly easy-going puzzle as Geniuses go, though I was helped by spotting … Read more >>
Azed No 2,723 – Plain
A plain Azed.
Independent 11,823 by Wiglaf
As August draws to a close – Wiglaf supplies some cerebral stimulation. A slightly rushed blog this week as I’m just back from France so apologies in advance. 17 dn I have been … Read more >>
Quick Cryptic 22 by Picaroon
This is the twenty-second Guardian Quick Cryptic, a series of 11 x 11 crosswords designed to support beginners learning cryptic crosswords. The whole point of these crosswords is support and encouragement of new solvers, so special rules for these crosswords apply – see here. The puzzle can be found here.
FT 17,823 Jumbo crossword by Buccaneer
I was again more than happy to respond to Pete’s request for a stand-in for the Bank Holiday Jumbo puzzle – and again I’m lucky in that it’s a puzzle from one of … Read more >>
Financial Times 17,824 by Pedrock
Puzzle from the Weekend FT of August 24, 2024
Financial Times 17,829 by SOLOMON
A solid challenge from SOLOMON this Friday