A most enjoyable puzzle from Guy this morning.
Independent 11268 / Eccles
I usually blog an Eccles puzzle once a month and today is the day for November. There are many excellent clues in puzzles by Eccles such that it is often … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 28,922 by Paul
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28922.
Inquisitor 1777: A Local Calling by Skylark
Skylark presented her seventh puzzle for the Inquisitor series since a debut just over three years ago. Skylark’s themes have been quite varied, so it was going to be interesting to see what … Read more >>
Guardian 28,921 / Qaos
It’s always good to see Qaos’ name on a puzzle, the only drawback, when one is blogging, being that his always have a theme, which is often difficult, if not impossible, for me … Read more >>
Independent 11,267 by Crosophile
Tuesday fun from Crosophile.
Financial Times 17,258 by ROSA KLEBB
Delightful clues today . . .
Azed No. 2,631 Plain
A straightforward plain puzzle from Azed this week, with just one clue leaving me a little baffled.
Financial Times 17,257 by STEERPIKE
STEERPIKE kicks things off this Monday morning….
Guardian Cryptic 28,920 by Vulcan
A fun solve – I particularly liked 24ac, 12dn, 15dn and 20dn. Thanks to Vulcan for the puzzle
Quiptic 1,201 by Anto
Anto has been known for setting “too hard for a Quiptic” puzzles. Don’t worry, this isn’t one of them – it’s definitely a Quiptic.
Independent 11,266 by Filbert
Monday and once more I’ve got Filbert to blog.
Everyman 3,970/13 November
Another solid puzzle from Everyman, with the usual trademarks: the paired clues, the self-reference and the initial letter cad. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind … Read more >>
Independent on Sunday 1708 Lark
Thank you to Lark. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 5. Rabbi’s love for one prepared to learn (6) ABSORB : Anagram of(… prepared) [ “Rabbi’s” with O(letter representing 0/”love” in tennis … Read more >>
Independent 11,265 by Serpent
Hi everyone. Serpent never fails to delight and this got my day off to a very good start indeed. Thanks Serpent!