Maskarade

In case you are wondering what’s happened to it, the Maskarade blog has been rescheduled for next Saturday (30th April), the day after the closing date for entries,

Independent 11,085 by Bluth

The puzzle is available here.   Hello all.  Today we have another very enjoyable crossword from Bluth in his characteristic intricate and finely-crafted style.  Thanks Bluth!   Definitions are underlined in the clues … Read more >>

Enigmatic Variations No.1534 – Six Thieves by Aver

“Each clue contains an extra word that must be removed before solving; selecting either the first or last letter of these words spells an incomplete sentence, while the other letters spell two instructions. Solvers must carry out the two instructions to reveal the SIX THIEVES. Chambers Dictionary (2016) and ODQ are recommended; all entries at all stages are real words or phrases.”

Read more >>