Picaroon provides this week’s Prize challenge…
Guardian 28,864 – Philistine
I was slow to get started on this, with only about five answers entered after my first pass through the clue, but gradually it all fell satisfyingly into place. Thanks to Philistine. … Read more >>
Independent 11210 / Phi
As usual, we have a puzzle from Phi on a Friday. I can’t see a theme or a message in the grid, so I’ll just concentrate on the clues. I … Read more >>
Financial Times 17,201 by ZAMORCA
ZAMORCA dishes out the Friday treat for the week.
Independent 11,209 by Rodriguez
Our Thursday challenge from Rodriguez.
Financial Times 17,200 by LEONIDAS
Leonidas provides this morning's FT diversion.
Guardian Cryptic 28863 Pasquale
Thank you to Pasquale. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1. Sign made by soldier at Agincourt? (6) ARCHER : Double defn: 1st: The zodiacal …, Sagittarius the Archer; and 2nd: One … Read more >>
Financial Times 17,190 by Mudd
Non-prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of September 3, 2022
Enigmatic Variations No. 1555: The Rules Of The Game by Ifor
The RULES OF THE GAME for the EV series seem to have changed, with it disappearing from the online Telegraph puzzle site and becoming a ‘paper-only’ puzzle…I hope most of you were still able to get your fix…
Financial Times 17,199 by AARDVARK
An enjoyable puzzle in a traditional style. Thank you Aardvark
Independent 11,208 by Eccles
Eccles provides the crossword fun today.
Guardian Cryptic 28,862 by Nutmeg
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28862.
Inquisitor 1767: Key Issues by Phi
Let me start by saying that while of course I’m pleased to be blogging the Inquisitor for Fifteensquared, I wish it could have been under different circumstances. Big shoes to fill. This week’s … Read more >>
Guardian 28,861/Anto
Eileen has been having some IT problems that have prevented her publishing her blog today, so I’m doing so on her behalf. As perhaps wasn’t clear from my wording, the blog is written … Read more >>
Independent 11,207 / Alchemi
Alchemi has provided the Tuesday puzzle in this week of national mourning for Queen Elizabeth II. I thoroughly enjoyed this puzzle, and it helped to lighten the atmosphere for a while at this … Read more >>