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Inquisitor 1766: Mixed Doubles by Kruger

Tue September 6, 2022 at 10:00 am by kenmac

Mixed Doubles by Kruger Clues are given in pairs and their non-overlapping constituents (two definitions and two sets of wordplay) can appear in any order. Eight answers are thematically linked and must … Read more >>

Independent 11201 / Atrica

Tue September 6, 2022 at 8:26 amTue September 6, 2022 at 7:30 am by duncanshiell

I think this is my first blog of an Atrica puzzle even though the setter first appeared nearly three years ago. Recently, I have been blogging puzzles ripe for a … Read more >>

Financial Times 17,192 by BOBCAT

Tue September 6, 2022 at 4:12 amTue September 6, 2022 at 3:23 am by Cineraria

Well, I found this rather hard sledding, for some reason, with a variety of elaborate constructions on some clues, and a couple of inventive surprises, mentioned below, but overall an enjoyable challenge nonetheless. I am not sure that I quite explained 6D. Note the ninas TAILS and CLAWS down around the center column; is this a Bobcat trademark? (I am a newbie on the FT scene.) As always, I welcome comments and elucidations.

Guardian Cryptic 28,855 by Qaos

Tue September 6, 2022 at 3:06 am by PeterO

The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28855.

Azed No. 2,620 Plain

Wed September 7, 2022 at 9:13 amTue September 6, 2022 at 12:00 am by PeeDee

Another Sunday helping of interesting and obscure words. Thank you Azed.

Guardian 28,854 / Matilda

Mon September 5, 2022 at 3:55 pmMon September 5, 2022 at 9:07 am by Eileen

I always enjoy Matilda’s puzzles, so it was good to see her kicking off the week. There are a number of neat anagrams and some witty definitions and deft misdirection, with great surfaces … Read more >>

Guardian Quiptic 1,190/Carpathian

Mon September 5, 2022 at 9:42 amMon September 5, 2022 at 8:42 am by Pierre

A thoughtfully constructed and most enjoyable Quiptic crossword from Carpathian this morning. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = anagram indicator [x] letter(s) removed definitions … Read more >>

Independent 11,200/Bluth

Mon September 5, 2022 at 7:30 am by Pierre

Bluth is not quite the new kid on the Indy block any more, but since he started setting for the paper, he has been a regular. I’ve enjoyed all his puzzles so far: … Read more >>

Financial Times 17,191 by HAMILTON

Mon September 5, 2022 at 6:58 am by Teacow

Hamilton gives us a good start to the week.

Private Eye (Cyclops/735) Insincere Resignation

Tue September 6, 2022 at 11:17 amMon September 5, 2022 at 6:00 am by beermagnet

When I get the first clue attempted as quickly as I did 1D here I always wonder if this is the time for the fabled “done in one pass” solve – Alas, no. … Read more >>

Everyman 3,959

Sun September 4, 2022 at 1:05 am by flashling

It’s Everyman so you know by now what to expect

Inquisitor 1766: Mixed Doubles by Kruger

Independent 11201 / Atrica

Financial Times 17,192 by BOBCAT

Guardian Cryptic 28,855 by Qaos

Azed No. 2,620 Plain

Guardian 28,854 / Matilda

Guardian Quiptic 1,190/Carpathian

Independent 11,200/Bluth

Financial Times 17,191 by HAMILTON

Private Eye (Cyclops/735) Insincere Resignation

Everyman 3,959

Independent on Sunday 1,697/Hoskins

Guardian Genius 230 – Pangakupu

Independent 11,199 by Wiglaf

Guardian 28,852 / Tramp