Hello everyone. Is Eclogue going to take us clubbing?
Independent 11,748 by Filbert
Filbert on Wednesday 2 weeks running? Was expecting Eccles to be honest, not a complaint, just surprised.
Financial Times 17,754 by GOLIATH
Unusually, I managed to whizz through this.
Guardian Cryptic 29,401 by Picaroon
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/29401.
Inquisitor 1857: Mixed Doubles by eXtent
This week we have a puzzle set by the collaborative duo eXtent who are represented separately by eXternal and Serpent who are both prolific Inquisitor setters in their own right. This is their … Read more >>
Independent 11,747 by Grecian
Grecian provides our Tuesday entertainment.
Guardian 29,400/ Brummie
It was only last week that I began my blog with ‘It was something of a surprise to see Brummie’s name for the third time in ten days’ – Brummie’s really working overtime! … Read more >>
Financial Times 17,753 by ARTEXLEN
As usual, Artexlen employs a wide variety of cryptic devices–nothing too exotic, but hardly a walk in the park, either.
RIP – Richard Rogan **UPDATED**
RIP – Richard Rogan See The Times Obituary (free for the weekend) by clicking here. I am very sad to share with you the news that the Times crossword editor Richard Rogan has … Read more >>
Financial Times 17,752 by MOO
MOO kicks off the week…
Guardian Cryptic 29,399 by Vulcan
A fun solve – I particularly liked 9ac, 15ac, 6dn, 8dn, and 14dn. Thanks to Vulcan for the puzzle
Independent 11,746 by Tees
A topical politically themed puzzle from Tees with lots of excellent clues.
Quiptic 1,280 by Pasquale
Sorry this is late, I carefully put all the other dates in my calendar, but forgot this one.
The crossword can be found here
Financial Times Sunday No.44 – World by Gaff
The monthly geographically themed crossword. Find it to solve online or download and print at the FT website.
Everyman 4,049/26 May
The consensus seems to be that the difficulty level of the Everyman puzzle has moved upwards in recent times. They are still well-constructed and pleasing puzzles, though, in my opinion. I enjoyed solving … Read more >>