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Financial Times 17,590 by Leonidas
Puzzle from the Weekend FT of December 2, 2023
Guardian Saturday Prize Crossword 29,243 by Paul (2 December 2023)
Paul is up to his usual playful tricks in this Prize puzzle…with a familiar preponderance of 2- and 3-word linked entries, hyphenations and amusing surface reads.
Private Eye (Cyclops / 767) Overhasty Egomaniac
The overhasty egomaniac has been giving evidence at the Covid Inquiry this week. Amazing how he had a phone it was impossible to retrieve old messages from. But I’ll say not more about … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 29,248 by Paul
Thanks Paul for today’s puzzle…
Independent 11594 / Phi
We have a normal Friday with an Independent puzzle set by Phi. The entries look like a set of words with no common connection, so I’ll suggest there is no … Read more >>
FINANCIAL TIMES 17595 by MUDD
A good workout from MUDD
Boatman – The Second 50
Boatman – The Second 50 I’ve just published my second collection of 50 puzzles from the Guardian – in fact, it’s 55 puzzles, as the book includes five bonus crosswords previously only available … Read more >>
Independent 11,593 by Filbert
An enjoyable challenge as usual from Filbert.
Guardian 29,247 – Picaroon
The ever-reliable pirate provides another enjoyable puzzle, with a couple of intersecting unfamiliar words giving a bit of a sting in the tail. Thanks to Picaroon. Across 1 JAILBIRDS Judge troubles to … Read more >>
FT 17,594 by Neo
Neo provides today's FT challenge.
Enigmatic Variations No.1618 – Different Relation by Hedge-Sparrow
“Three related unclued entries all suggest how ten answers must be modified before entry. In the completed grid, solvers must highlight five words (suitably disposed, 38 cells in total, all confirmed by Chambers) which have a DIFFERENT RELATION to one of the unclued entries. Chambers Dictionary (2016) is recommended; all entries are real words or names.”
Independent 11,592 by Stamp
Stamp’s 2nd Indy appearance fills the mid-week slot this week.
Guardian Cryptic 29,246 by Tramp
Tramp provides Wednesday's Guardian puzzle.
Financial Times 17,593 by MONK
A tricky but brilliant puzzle by Monk.