Weekend puzzle from the FT of May 27, 2023
Everyman 3,997/28 May
Another sound as a pound Sunday offering from Everyman, with all the regular quirks on display. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = anagram … Read more >>
Independent on Sunday 1736 Filbert
Thanks to Filbert. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1. Tetchy copper back on beat finds better route (5,3) SHORT CUT : SHORT(tetchy/short-tempered) + CU(symbol for the chemical element, copper) + last … Read more >>
Guardian Genius 239
May’s Genius setter was Pasquale, donnish as ever …
Independent 11,433 by Bluebird
Bluebird – a new setter to blog as June begins. And very enjoyable I found this – around the medium level of difficulty I would say. As to clues: Both 9ac and 26ac … Read more >>
Financial Times 17,427 by Rosa Klebb
Weekend puzzle of 27 May
Another bank holiday special Jumbo from the FT, this time by Rosa Klebb. What a treat!
Guardian Prize No 29,081 by Paul
A very challenging themed puzzle from Paul this week.
Financial Times 17,432 by VELIA
A fun challenge from VELIA today.
Independent 11,432 / Phi
It’s Phi-day today, so no surprise to find his latest puzzle in store for us. What has surprised me, however, is my inability to parse two of today’s clues, which is unusual for … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 29,086 by Qaos
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/29086.
Dave Morton – RIP
Dave Morton (Big Dave) – RIP I heard today that Big Dave passed away on Wednesday. I met Dave a few times at S&B dos but I remember the first time I met … Read more >>
The Types of People Most Represented on Crosswords
I was given this interesting analysis the other day
Guardian 29,085 / Brummie
It’s Brummie providing our puzzle this morning. I found this pretty straightforward, with a number of simple charades and anagrams and a helpful indication of a ‘lift and separate’ clue at 5dn. … Read more >>
Financial Times 17,431 by AARDVARK
Aardvark is the setter of today’s FT puzzle.
Independent 11431 / Rodriguez
Rodriguez is becoming a fairly regular setter in the Independent weekday series. The puzzles are carefully constructed with clues that make you think quite hard The clues have well disguised … Read more >>