Another puzzle from a fairly new Quiptic setter; I think this is Bartland’s third.
Independent 11,314 by Filbert
Another absorbing puzzle from Filbert.
Guardian Cryptic 28,968 by Vulcan
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28968.
Financial Times 17,306 by FLIMSY
FLIMSY starts this week…
Cyclops 744 – Pathetic Economics
Some (reasonably) topical targets in this fortnight’s puzzle from Cyclops…
Everyman 3,977/8 January
Another pleasing Sunday puzzle from Everyman to challenge the beginners, entertain the more experienced and give an adrenalin rush to those who like to keep a record of the paired answers and follow-on … Read more >>
Independent on Sunday 1716 Silvanus
Thank you to Silvanus. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1. Everyone is wearing blue around American city (6) DALLAS : ALL(everyone) contained in (is wearing) reversal of(… around) SAD(blue/feeling down). 4. … Read more >>
Independent 11,313 by Tees
Friday 13th has been and gone, so what does the day after bring in puzzling terms. Tees is the compiler to tussle with. Tees’ puzzles are always fun. The clues are quirky and … Read more >>
Guardian Prize 28,961 by Paul
A theme appropriate to a puzzle in a morning newspaper for this week’s prize competition.
Financial Times 17,299 by Moo
Weekend puzzle from the FT of January 7, 2023
Independent 11,312 / Phi
This is my first Phi puzzle of 2023 and one that I would rate as a medium-difficulty puzzle. I have not spotted any particular theme today, but perhaps other solvers have and will … Read more >>
Financial Times 17,304 by ARTEXLEN
An excellent challenge from ARTEXLEN this Friday. Parsing some clues took longer than the solve ! 🙂
Guardian Cryptic 28,966 by Harpo
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28966.
Guardian 28,965 / Tramp
A fairly tough challenge today from Tramp – very enjoyable and satisfying to solve. I could have begun as Andrew did a month ago: ‘A fun puzzle from Tramp, with some ingenious … Read more >>
Financial Times 17,303 by MONK
Monk is the FT's Thursday inquisitor this week.