Another compiling tour de force, with something for everyone. It is a challenging puzzle, but one where the solver has been given a fair chance of coming out on top.
Financial Times 18,121 by NEO
Neo steps up to the plate this morning.
Inquisitor 1918 by Vismut – correction
The editor has informed me that there was a misprint in Inquisitor 1918
Guardian Cryptic crossword No 29,761 by Imogen
Today’s Guardian cryptic crossword, found here
Enigmatic Variations No. 1704: Alchemy by Miles
Hello all. I can accurately say this was the best puzzle I have done by Miles!
Quick Cryptic Special – by Dice
This week a special Guardian 11 x 11 crossword, intended to teach cryptic crosswords, was published in an extra puzzles supplement published on 27 July. Paper only at this stage.
Financial Times 18,120 by MONK
Thanks to Monk for an enjoyable challenge.
Independent 12108 / Eccles
In the independent cryptic crossword world, Eccles is to Wednesday as Phi is to Friday.
Cryptic crossword No 29,760 by Brummie
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/29760.
Guardian Special Jumbo – blog coming soon
Apparently there was a jumbo crossword with The Guardian last weekend. A blog of the puzzle will appear here soon.
Inquisitor 1917: By-blow by Ruli
We have a new setter for this week’s Inquisitor. Welcome to Ruli!
Independent 12,107 by Guinevere
The second puzzle by this relatively new Independent setter, as far as I can see.
Guardian 29,759 / Alia
A new name in the cryptic slot today.
Financial Times 18,119 by JASON
I could not tell whether Jason’s clues today were elusive and subtle or whether I was just too tired for the solutions to register quickly. I got there in the end, although the layout of this grid had me solving one quadrant at a time.
Financial Times 18,118 by BOBCAT
BOBCAT kicks off the week…