Enigmatic Variations No.1650 – Undesirable Celebrity by Kruger

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“Clues are given in alphabetical order of their answers, which must be entered where they will fit. Starting at the top left corner, the unclued perimeter identifies who became famous and the reason why, while the other two unclued entries reveal what caused this UNDESIRABLE CELEBRITY. Each clue contains an extra word; in normal clue order, the first, middle or last letters of these (approximately equal numbers of each) instruct what must be highlighted in the grid. Unchecked and mutually cross-checking letters from unclued entries could give SHOWS SPRING’S FLASH STUNTS. Chambers Dictionary (2016) is recommended.”

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Guardian 29,437 / Brummie

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Brummie puzzles continue to appear quite thick and fast – but that’s an observation rather than a complaint. I haven’t detected a theme but, as always with Brummie, that doesn’t mean there isn’t … Read more >>

Independent 11,783 / Knut

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Knut has compiled today’s puzzle, on what is theme day. This grid accommodates a large number of entries, with a greater than usual sprinkling of shorter entries. As for today’s theme, the gateway … Read more >>

Inquisitor 1863: Pub Quiz by Harribobs

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Pub Quiz by Harribobs

Left and right superscripts indicate the category for across and down entries respectively. Within each category, clues are given in the usual grid order. In four cells answers clash. Solvers must resolve each clash to form a theme word and enter just its first letter, spelling the name of the pub. Winners get a round of drinks.

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