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Puzzle from the Weekend FT of October 14, 2023 My first-in was 6 (NONET) and last was 21 (HAIRDO). My favourites are 4 (INSOMNIAC) for its clever definition, 5a (BUN FIGHT) for its … Read more >>
The RNIB/BBC Children in Need 3D Calendar for 2024 has just been published.
As is customary, Phi is bringing this latest string of mid-week puzzles to an end today. By Phi standards, I found this to be at the tougher end of the difficulty spectrum. Part … Read more >>
A breezy challenge from SLEUTH this Friday.
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/29206.
It’s Pangakupu setting the Thursday challenge today. Each time I solve one of this setter’s puzzles, it takes a few minutes to tune in to the wavelength but it’s usually an ultimately satisfying … Read more >>
Bluebird sets today’s Independent crossword Bluebird’s puzzles tend to make you think outside the box as the definitions are often a bit quirky. We certainly had a few today, such … Read more >>
Slormgorm is today's FT setter.
Skylark has two relatives for us to find, with one following in the other’s FOOTSTEPS…and a thematic perimeter…intriguing…
One of our regular Wednesday setters today, and he’s always worth the time.
Thanks to Goliath for this morning’s challenge.
A slow solve with some tricky parsing – many favourites including 5ac, 12ac, 25ac, 7dn, 15dn, and 17dn. Thanks to Imogen for the puzzle
Thank you to Rosa Klebb. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1. It hurts to block relative almost free of habit (6) UNCOWL : OW!(exclamation expressing “it hurts!”) contained in(to block) “uncle”(a … Read more >>
eXternal – equally good when solo or doubled up with Serpent. Preamble: In 14 Across clues a word must be removed before solving, identifying members of an organisation. In each Down answer, … Read more >>
Kairos fills the Tuesday spot this week – with a very unusual grid.