Independent on Sunday 1,714 by Raich

Hello and Happy New Year to you all.  I hope it proves to be a peaceful, healthy and fulfilling one.

We ring in the new year at the Independent with Raich … but which year?  For several of the across clues, we are in 1963.

I enjoyed solving the puzzle and discovering the theme, my highlight being “King’s Speech”.  Thanks Raich!

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Guardian Genius 234

This is Jack’s fourth Genius puzzle and the 2nd that we have had the pleasure of blogging. We are more familiar with his Indy persona as Serpent and we always enjoy his puzzles – so this should be good!

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Azed 2636

It’s the Azed Christmas special this week.       There was quite a lengthy preamble explaining what solvers were asked to do and stating that some entries would not be found in … Read more >>

Guardian 28,954 – Pasquale

A typically well-crafted puzzle from Pasquale, with a couple of nice “anagram &lit” clues. Thanks to Pasquale, and also to all readers and commenters: see you in 2023.   Across 1 PRACTICE It … Read more >>