The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/everyman/3964.
Independent 11,229 by Tees
A brief intro today as I have a lot on at the moment, both figuratively and literally – after all, now it’s gone October 1st I can’t afford to put the heating on … Read more >>
Guardian Prize 28,877 / Maskarade
It was quite a surprise to see Maskarade in the Saturday slot when it wasn’t a Bank Holiday weekend – and this certainly wasn’t as tough as those puzzles can be. On first … Read more >>
Financial Times 17,219 by BRADMAN
A typical BRADMAN offering this Friday. Thanks BRADMAN.
Guardian 28,882 / Imogen
Imogen rounds off a good week of puzzles with an interesting and enjoyable challenge. I found lots to admire here – witty and ingenious cluing with some fine surfaces. I had about a … Read more >>
Independent 11,228 by Methuselah
Not Phiday but Methuselah-day today – though Friday’s usual setter gets a nod in the wordplay of one clue.
Independent 11,227 by Serpent
Apologies to Serpent – you have us blogging your puzzle again. As we are not complaining, we hope you aren’t either.
Financial Times 17,218 by JULIUS
Julius provides some rainy-day entertainment.
Guardian Cryptic 28,881 by Picaroon
Great fun and a tough solve. Many favourites including 1ac, 6ac, 26ac, 5dn, 9dn, and 18dn. Thanks to Picaroon for the puzzle
Financial Times 17,208 by Rosa Klebb
Non-prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of September 24, 2022
Enigmatic Variations No.1558 – Name that Tune II by X-Type
“NAME THAT TUNE to be highlighted in the grid, behaving in a manner befitting its title. The unclued entries making up the top row composed the song. The album from which the song is taken is the other unclued entry. Chambers Dictionary (2016) is recommended.”
Financial Times 17,217 by GOZO
A very doable anagram celebration from Gozo.
Guardian 28,880 – Qaos
I enjoyed this a lot – thanks to Qaos.
Independent 11,226 / Raich
This week’s Wednesday slot has been filled by Raich. It is a while since it has fallen to me to blog a puzzle by this compiler. I found this to be an enjoyable, … Read more >>