SLORMGORM kicks things off this week…
Guardian Cryptic 28,878 by Nutmeg
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28878.
Independent on Sunday 1,701/Nitsy
Nitsy has been on the crossword circuit for over a decade now, but we don’t see much of him in the Indy. I’ve always liked his crosswords: they are carefully written, thoughtfully constructed … Read more >>
Everyman 3,963/2022-09-25
Our normal blogger, Flashling, finds himself on his travels without a “real” computer so I’ve stepped in for him. I think I’ve only done one Everyman puzzle before, so forgive me if I’ve … Read more >>
Guardian Genius 231 / Picaroon
The Guardian Genius this month is set by Picaroon The preamble was fairly lengthy but quite understandable. We were told that: All 12 across solutions contain within them a word … Read more >>
Guardian 28,871 / Brendan
I was lucky to get one of my favourite setters, Brendan, this week – this was an excellent puzzle with a really interesting theme worked throughout almost all the clues The theme here … Read more >>
Independent 11,223 by Bluebird
A new compiler for me as October comes around and we begin to solve by candle-light? Though not the first puzzle from Bluebird. Some interesting and fun clues – 14ac, 5dn and 16dn … Read more >>
PeeDee is retiring
Hello all, After nearly 12 years and 940 blogs written I have decided to call it a day. I have enjoyed helping out 225 along the years and hope it carries on for … Read more >>
Independent 11,222 by Phi
It’s Phi-day again.
Financial Times 17,213 by ARTEXLEN
A fun puzzle from ARTEXLEN with nothing too taxing.
Guardian Cryptic 28,876 by Paul
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28876.
Independent 11,221 / Filbert
Filbert has provided his latest puzzle for our delectation this Thursday. I found this to be towards the harder end of the difficulty spectrum. I think that I have managed to solve all … Read more >>
Guardian 28,875 / Picaroon
Picaroon’s name on a puzzle is a welcome sight on a grey morning and he’s on top form today. I found this an enjoyable challenge, with a medley of clue types: a couple … Read more >>
Enigmatic Variations No. 1557 Or Do They? by POAT
My first blog since the EV left the telegraph puzzle’s site – as did I, though still with several months of paid subscription left. Straight clues, an un-clued entry then a series of … Read more >>
Financial Times 17,212 by MUDD
My first Mudd blog in over three years