A fun challenge from CHALMIE this Friday which some might describe as war on the waters.
Independent 11,185 by Monk
Monk is in charge of today’s mental exercise session.
Financial Times 17,176 by BOBCAT
A typical Bobcat puzzle.
Guardian Cryptic 28,839 by Paul
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28839.
Financial Times 17,166 by Mudd
Non-prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of August 6, 2022
Enigmatic Variations No. 1551: Opinion by Chalicea
After five weeks of the recent ‘Elementary’ themed EV series, we are back to normal…or whatever constitutes ‘normal’ in an EV! My OPINION on seeing it was a Chalicea this week was that it should be at the ‘gentler’ end of the EV spectrum, and would probably be educational and/or entertaining in some measure…
Sad News
I heard today that George Hill passed away on Monday August 8th. George was the “HI” part of Hihoba, a trio who used to solve The Inquisitor together. Although latterly George did it … Read more >>
Financial Times 17,175 by AARDVARK
I found this tricky, continually struggling to make progress. Got there in the end, I think! Thank you Aardvark.
Guardian 28,838 / Vlad
Vlad sets the midweek challenge, with a fairly tough puzzle, which was very satisfying to finish. There are many fine clues, showing Vlad’s customary wit and ingenuity. My favourites were the two long … Read more >>
Independent 11,184 by Bluth
Bluth provides the Wednesday challenge this week.
Independent 11,183 / Filbert
Today’s Tuesday crossword by Filbert leaves us in no doubt as to the theme. Climate change – its cause (at 14), its (partial) remedy (at 3) and attitudes towards it (at 7, 15 … Read more >>
Financial Times 17,174 by FALCON
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.