A mostly straightforward Plain offering this week, with a few wrinkly clues in the mix.
Guardian Quiptic 1211 Chandler
Thank you to Chandler. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1. The last to get a shift shows furtive manner (7) STEALTH : Anagram of(… to get a shift) THE LAST. 5. … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 28,980 by Vulcan
A fun solve, and a little tricky for a Monday – my favourites were 12ac, 3dn, 4dn, and 5dn. Thanks to Vulcan for the puzzle
Independent 11,326/Filbert
Regular solvers of the Indy puzzles will know that there is a definite structure to the week: easyish Monday, themed Tuesday, Eccles (usually) on Wednesday, toughish Thursday and then Phiday. This was as … Read more >>
Financial Times 17,319 by GOLIATH
GOLIATH provides this morning’s fun…
Private Eye (Cyclops/745) – Crisis scenario
What do you get if you cross Rishi Sunak with Mike Pence? A Riski Sikspence? Maybe not, but you certainly get some way to filling-in this grid. This was at about medium difficulty … Read more >>
Independent on Sunday 1,718 by Skinny
The puzzle is available here.
Financial Times 17,318 – FT News Puzzle by Julius
“A monthly cryptic crossword relating to the month’s topical events”
FT regular Julius has produced a smashing puzzle to launch this new online-only addition to the Pink’un’s cryptic series. Solve it on paper by printing from the FT website or use the slick smartphone app.
Everyman 3,979
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/everyman/3979.
Independent 11,325 by Grecian
The puzzle is available here.
Guardian Prize 28,973 / Paul
A Prize puzzle with an ingenious, interesting and timely theme from Paul this week. I was later than usual getting down to this. I had a cataract operation in the morning, so I’d … Read more >>
Financial Times 17,311 by Mudd
Weekend puzzle from the FT of January 21, 2023
Independent 11,324 by Phi
Our regular Phiday puzzle.
Guardian Cryptic 28,978 by Picaroon
A tricky and fair puzzle, with quite a few favourites including 9ac, 10ac, 19ac, 24ac, 6dn, 8dn, and especially 16dn. Thanks to Picaroon
Financial Times 17,316 by ZAMORCA
A brisk challenge from ZAMORCA to end this work week.