Rather hurriedly put together.
Independent 11,768 / Phi
Phi is filling the last of the working week slots once again today. I found this to be towards the easier end of the Phi difficulty spectrum and managed to complete the grid … Read more >>
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Guardian Cryptic 29,420 by Kite
A tricky solve, with a few clues not parsed until after the grid was filled. Favourites were 11ac and 22dn. Thanks to Kite for the puzzle.
Independent 11767 / Rodriguez
Today’s puzzle is set by Rodriguez. Good to see the scientist getting a look-in today with a number of scientific disciplines referenced in the clues. Sometimes there is a theme … Read more >>
Financial Times 17,773 by Gaff
Gaff has produced this morning’s FT crossword.
Enigmatic Variations No. 1647: Happy Ending by Kcit
The phrase ‘HAPPY ENDING’ can have several meanings…at least one of them being not very salubrious – let’s hope Kcit keeps it clean!…
Independent 11,766 by Filbert
Filbert’s weekly appearance coincides with my weekly blog for the fourth time in six weeks. I’ve been enjoying the ongoing challenge.
Financial Times 17,772 by IO
Always good to see IO in the Wednesday FT slot.
Guardian 29,419 – Qaos
A fun puzzle from Qaos, with a couple of answers that were unfamiliar, but very helpfully clues. Thanks to Qaos. I was lucky to spot the (inevitable) theme early enough to get some … Read more >>
Financial Time 17771 Gozo
Thank you to Gozo for another themed puzzle. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Preamble: Thirteen solutions are 14 Across and all 14 of them lack their definition Across 9. Race course? (9) … Read more >>
Inquisitor 1860: Bed and Breakfast by Ifor and others
Ifor, known for tight but always very fair clueing, and often towards the challenging end of the spectrum. Preamble: Ifor’s two collaborators X and Y have contributed all across clues bar those … Read more >>
Independent 11,765 by Mev
Mev makes another relatively rare appearance today.
Guardian Cryptic 29,418 by Boatman
Boatman is today's setter.
Financial Times 17,770 by PHSSTHPOK
PHSSTHPOK starts off the week….