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RIP – Allan Scott
I have just heard of the passing of Allan Scott who was a former Everyman setter. Thanks to crypticsue for the following link: RIP Allan Scott aka Campbell
Guardian Quiptic 1278 Picaroon
Thank you to Picaroon. Some lovely surfaces here. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1. Beastly utterance about public house shows pizzazz (5) OOMPH : Reversal of(… about) MOO(beastly utterance, from cattle, … Read more >>
Everyman 4,047
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/everyman/4047.
Azed No. 2,708 Plain
A 13 x 11 grid this week.
Independent 11,733 by Serpent
As the days get longer and longer – Serpent pops up with a puzzle to occupy some of those extended daylight hours. Always a pleasure and always a challenge. And usually something hidden … Read more >>
Guardian Quick Cryptic 7 by Carpathian
This is the seventh Guardian Quick Cryptic, a series of 11 x 11 crosswords designed to support beginners learning cryptic crosswords. The whole point of these crosswords is support and encouragement of new solvers, so special rules for these crosswords apply – see here. The puzzle can be found here.
Guardian Prize 29,380 / Picaroon
I’m wondering how many complaints there will be this week about a ‘too easy’ Prize puzzle. It took me a little while to get into this one, from one of my top favourite … Read more >>
Cyclops 778 – Republican Convict
Cyclops seems to be putting a prediction out there this fortnight…
Financial Times 17,732 by Buccaneer
Puzzle from the Weekend FT of May 11, 2024
Independent 11,732 by Phi
Phiday’s mental exercise from our regular setter.
Financial Times 17,737 MUDD
A slightly trickier MUDD this Friday but the usual fun nonetheless! 🙂
Guardian Cryptic 29,385 by Brummie
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.