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Boatman – The Second 50
Guardian Cryptic 29140 Jack
Thank you to Jack. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1. Obey guards united by lives changed by force (12) COMPULSIVELY : COMPLY(to obey/to act in accordance with a wish or command) … Read more >>
Independent 11,486 by Phi
It’s Phi-day again.
Financial Times 17,486 by LEONIDAS
A gentle challenge from LEONIDAS this Friday.
Independent 11,485 / Wiglaf
Wiglaf has supplied this week’s Thursday teaser, and tease indeed it did, at least me, for a very long time. I think that I got there in the end, and I am satisfied … Read more >>
Financial Times 17,485 by GOZO
A rare Thursday outing for Gozo.
Guardian Cryptic 29,139 by Qaos
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/29139.
Enigmatic Variations No. 1600: Count by proXimal
Hello, and welcome to EV 40 squared. We are always in good hands with proXimal.
Guardian 29,138 / Anto
I have not been one of the greatest fans of Anto’s puzzles but I enjoyed this one today, despite a few quibbles, noted within the blog. There were some good anagrams at 14ac … Read more >>
Financial Times 17,484 by IO
IO puts me through my paces this morning.
Independent 11484 / Filbert
Wednesday’s Independent cryptic puzzle is set this week by Filbert, currently one of the most prolific setters. There was a good mix of entries today covering a range of subject mater. … Read more >>
S&B York 2023 – Friday 27th & Saturday 28th October 2023
Posted on behalf of John Henderson See Important Update Hello, everybody. Here’s the usual preliminary announcement to inform you that York Sloggers & Betters will be going ahead as usual. As ever, … Read more >>
Inquisitor 1813: Cross World Squares by Arcadia
We have a new Inquisitor setter this week, so welcome to Arcadia I don’t know whether Arcadia has started with the longest ever preamble for a puzzle, but he/she must … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 29,137 by Pasquale
A slow and tricky solve for me. I really liked 17ac, 23ac, 2dn, 9dn, and 16dn. Thanks to Pasquale for the puzzle
Independent 11,483 by Crosophile
Tuesday fun from Crosophile.