Although I filled in this grid rather quickly, I (somewhat paradoxically) assess this set of clues overall as challenging and sophisticated. Nothing too exotic, but on clue after clue, I would write in an answer, then go back to puzzle out how I arrived at that solution. I would be interested to hear others’ experience.
Financial Times 17,751 by Leonidas
Puzzle from the Weekend FT of June 1, 2024
Guardian 29,403 – Brendan
I had a bit of a slow start on this one, and was held up in the SW corner at the end, but it all worked out in the end. Thanks to Brendan. … Read more >>
Independent 11,750 by Phi
It’s another Phi-day!
Financial Times 17,756 SOLOMON
Welcome to our newest Friday setter, SOLOMON! A tidy challenge for the work week close.
Guardian Cryptic 29402 Fed
Thank you to Fed. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1. Oddly easier having first dealt with revolutionary Big Mac ingredient (9,6) PROCESSED CHEESE : 1st, 3rd and 5th letters of(Oddly) “easier” … Read more >>
Independent 11,749 / Bluth
Bluth is occupying the Thursday spot this week, treating us to another of his highly entertaining puzzles. I thoroughly enjoyed this one, finding it perhaps less taxing than some of his earlier offerings. … Read more >>
Financial Times 17,755 JASON
Jason is the compiler of today's FT puzzle.
Enigmatic Variations No. 1644: Clubs by Eclogue
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 >>