The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/29385.
Guardian 29,384 / Pangakupu
Pangakupu fills the Thursday slot this week with an enjoyable challenge. I’ve said in previous blogs that it has taken me a while to get onto Pangakupu’s wavelength. Either I’m getting used to … Read more >>
Independent 11,731 by Bluebird
A relatively infrequent sighting of Bluebird in the Indy today.
Enigmatic Variations 1641 Annual Event by Chalicea
A puzzle from Chalicea comprising 3 unclued entries make a five word phrase from a poem. This recounts an annual event between 11 and 12. Then 22 cells to shade naming the poem … Read more >>
Financial Times 17,736 GUY
Guy provides our FT challenge this morning.
Independent 11,730 / Filbert
Filbert is occupying this week’s Wednesday spot. I thoroughly enjoyed this puzzle, which offered enough of a challenge for a mid-week solve and enough entertainment to brighten up my working day. I think … Read more >>
Financial Times 17,735 by BASILISK
A very enjoyable puzzle from Basilisk.
Guardian Cryptic 29,383 by Vlad
A challenging solve with a lot of tricky parsing. My favourites were 20ac, 26ac, 3dn, and 4dn. Thanks to Vlad for the puzzle.
Inquisitor 1854: Force Fields by Karla
May the 4th be with you. In 23 down clues, wordplay leads to an extra letter. These letters give six syllabic words (one a surname) which, in keeping with the theme, are in … Read more >>
Independent 11729 / Eccles
It’s Tuesday and the puzzle is set by Eccles.. Tuesdays and Eccles don’t normally go to together. Further, Tuesday is theme day in the Independent series and Eccles doesn’t normally … Read more >>
Guardian 29,382 – Fed
Fed’s puzzles are always good fun, and this was no exception. I found it mostly straightforward, though with the occasional tricky parsing and (I think) one small error. Thanks to Fed. Across 7 … Read more >>
Financial Times 17,734 by AARDVARK
Well, I feel as though I just managed to limp across the finish line on this one, owing to some rather challenging clues.
Financial Times 17,733 by ARTEXLEN
ARTEXLEN kicks off the week…
Independent 11,728 by Wire
This was an enjoyable and challenging puzzle from Wire.
Guardian Cryptic 29,381 by Paul
A rare Monday outing for Paul.