A relatively quick solve overall, with a mix of difficulties in the clues. Favourites were 18ac, 28ac, 4dn, 8dn, and 19dn. Thanks to Philistine
Independent 11,774 by Phi
We cannot believe that it is Friday again and we have another Phi to solve and blog – no complaints here.
Independent 11,773 / Bluth
Bluth has provided his latest teaser for our entertainment this Thursday. I found this to be towards the easier, or rather less difficult, end of the Bluth spectrum. I think that I have … Read more >>
Guardian 29,426 – Paul
Paul has gone all-out today with a puzzle where almost every clue has a connection to the UK general election. I suspect that some of the references will baffle non-UK solvers. I found … Read more >>
FT 17,779 JASON
Jason is the setter today.
Enigmatic Variations No. 1648: Westward Ho by Chalicea
Hello from Westward Ho! Well, almost.
Financial Times 17,778 by GOLIATH
Thanks to Goliath for the super puzzle.
Independent 11772 / Eccles
Eccles is a regular contributor of Independent cryptic puzzles every second Wednesday. His puzzles are rarely themed or include messages in the perimeter. He simply provides well clued puzzles. There were a few … Read more >>
Guardian 29,425 Picaroon
Picaroon is the Guardian inquisitor this morning.
Inquisitor 1861: Generation by Chalicea
Chalicea is a regular Inquisitor setter whose puzzles cover a wide range of themes. The preamble today told us that “In every across clue wordplay leads to an extra letter … Read more >>
Independent 11,771 by Filbert
Filbert appears to be following me around on the Fifteensquared blog schedule; this is my third encounter with him in a row, and the fifth in a couple of months. He’s always a worthy opponent, but my fellow bloggers must be getting jealous by now.
Guardian Cryptic 29,424 by Brummie
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/29424.
Financial Times 17,777 by SLORMGORM
It feels like ages since I have written up a post, so this puzzle from Slormgorm was a pleasant reentry, . . .
Independent 11,770 by Coot
Coot often does sporting thematic puzzles but can’t see it today
Guardian 29,423 / Vulcan
Vulcan slips into his fortnightly Monday slot, with a generally benign puzzle to start the week. There’s the usual mix of anagrams and double definitions to help things along. The top left corner … Read more >>