We were surprised to discover that we didn’t have a Phi today. We thought there must be a good reason ……..
Guardian 30,001: Omnibus
Last time I blogged an Omnibus puzzle (speculated to be a compilation from multiple setters) I found some of the clues a bit clunky, but this one seems a lot smoother. Thanks to Omnibus.
Guardian Cryptic 30,000 by Arachne
The puzzle is available to solve online or download here.
Hello everyone. I hope you will forgive this impostor for bringing you the blog for a very special puzzle. When I agreed to cover for scchua I had no idea it would be number 30,000. Once I realised I felt a bit sheepish for taking this in place of one of the regular Guardian bloggers. But as it’s an Arachne I admit I don’t feel too bad!
Independent 12,349 / Knut
Knut has provided this week’s Thursday puzzle. It is a long time since it has fallen to me to solve and blog a puzzle by him.
Financial Times 18,366 by JASON
Jason is this morning’s setter.
Enigmatic Variations No. 1744: Reassuring by Chalicea
Hi all. Chalicea’s puzzles are often reassuring for a solver and this one looks like it might be doubly so. Only one way to find out …
Independent 12348 / Eccles
It’s two weeks since we had an Eccles crossword, so it is no surprise to see his name today.
Financial Times 18,365 by GOLIATH
A thoroughly enjoyable solve from Goliath.
Guardian Cryptic crossword No 29,999 by Imogen
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/29999.
Spectator 2748: What’s in a name? – II by Madrigal
Apologies for the delay in publication of the blog – enjoy!…
Inquisitor 1957: Seasonal Games by Henri
The Inquisitor this week is Seasonal Games by Henri.
Independent 12,347 by Math
Math provides our Tuesday wake-up call after the bank holiday.
Guardian 29,998 / Pasquale
Pasquale sets our Tuesday challenge
Financial Times 18,364 by SLORMGORM
We once again get the customary broad range of clues from Slormgorm today.
Guardian Cryptic crossword No 29,997 by Dice
Apologies for a delayed and slightly rushed blog today due to some internet issues. I think this is Dice’s first Guardian Cryptic, following a number of Quiptics and Quicks. Many thanks to Dice, this was good fun.