A thoroughly enjoyable themed puzzle from Gozo.
Special to York S&B by Wickball
This is a very nice puzzle–not too hard, but with a bit of an extra challenge regarding the unclued apparatus.
The special instructions read as follows: Six clues contain an extra word, each defining one of the thematic perimeter answers (one being 2 words) which are to be entered clockwise where they will fit. 1A and 1D define the theme. Wickball also comments: Barred but easier than IQ or EV.
Inquisitor 1774: Aroma by Vismut
A preamble this week that promised that the clues were light on gimmicks: In twelve clues a thematic word must be removed before solving. The single letters to the left of the thematic … Read more >>
Guardian 28,903 – Tramp
A gentle Tramp to lead us into November, with the SW corner holding me up longest, and two excellent long anagrams – something of a trademark for this setter. Many thanks to Tramp. … Read more >>
Independent 11249 / Wiglaf
It’s a puzzle from Wiglaf today Tuesday is theme day in the Independent, but I’m unable to spot one. There is a MELANGE or ASSORTMENT of entries including a couple … Read more >>
Financial Times 17,240 by FLIMSY
Today brings a pleasant solve with some nice surfaces from Flimsy.
Azed No. 2,628 Plain
An accessible plain puzzle from Azed.
S&B puzzle availability
Hi all, It was great to meet so many from the Fifteensquared community over the weekend in York. A good time was had by all. As they become available, I’ll post a link … Read more >>
225 30 by Egbert
Egbert seems to specialise in providing fun and relatively gentle crosswords for the well established annual Sloggers and Betters do in York. This year the title is 225 30 which clearly has a … Read more >>
Guardian Quiptic 1,198/Hectence
Always a pleasure when a Hectence turns up in the Quiptic slot on my blogging day. The surface readings are pleasingly constructed in this puzzle, which is a feature of crosswords from this … Read more >>
Financial Times 17,239 by SLORMGORM
A lovely SLORMGORM to begin the week..
Independent 11,248 by Italicus
Italicus to get us going this week
Guardian Cryptic 28,902 by Anto
Anto is your Monday setter this week.
Private Eye (Cyclops / 739) Happy Surprise
In case you’re wondering, ’twas I who had the happy surprise! For the very first time, I have gone and done the puzzle in one pass! I suppose through all these years of … Read more >>
Everyman 3,967
Sunday rolls around and it’s time to blog the Everyman