Thanks to FALCON for a solid puzzle.
Inquisitor 1763: Speechless by Nudd
Speechless by Nudd
Guardian Cryptic 28,837 by Brummie
A challenging solve today – favourites were 10ac, 2dn, 4dn, and 13dn. Thanks to Brummie for the puzzle
Azed No. 2,617 ‘Jigsaw’ – Competition Puzzle
Very enjoyable, thank you Azed.
Guardian 28,836 – Vulcan
It took me a bit longer to get started on this than usual for a Vulcan, but things eventually started to fall into place. I’m unsure about one definition, but no doubt will … Read more >>
Independent 11,182/Gila
A fine start to our week in the Indy with a puzzle from Gila. An excellent example of an approachable, entertaining cryptic for a serious daily weekday paper. Even though you can’t solve … Read more >>
Financial Times 17,173 by SLORMGORM
Monday morning kicks off with a SLORMGORM…
Guardian Quiptic 1187 Pasquale
Thank you to Pasquale. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 5. Compostable items left in rubbish? (6) PLANTS : L(abbrev. for “left”) contained in(in) PANTS(informal term for rubbish/nonsense). 6. The French blunder? … Read more >>
Independent on Sunday 1,694 by Skinny
Indy regular Skinny fills our Sunday slot. Your scheduled blogger Kitty is on her holidays so I’m standing in today.
Everyman 3,956
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/everyman/3956.
Independent 11,181 by Wire
Wire provides this Saturday’s challenge.
Guardian Prize 28,829/ Crucible
It’s always good to see Crucible’s name on a puzzle, any day of the week – and it’s a special treat on a Saturday but … … on this occasion, I spoiled it … Read more >>
Independent 11,180 by Phi
A somewhat tricky Phiday challenge, or at least I thought so.
Guardian 28,834 – Nutmeg
I made a bit of a slow start on this, but Nutmeg’s impeccable clues meant that it all came out nicely in the end, despite a few obscurities. Thanks to Nutmeg. Across … Read more >>
Financial Times 17,171 by BRADMAN
A tough Friday challenge from BRADMAN