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All Shook Up by Henri – Nottingham S&B puzzle – 7 June 2025
Henri (aka Rob T) has kindly provided a puzzle for the enjoyment of attendees at the 2025 Nottingham S&B, although unfortunately he couldn’t be there himself, to receive the bouquets (or brickbats?!) from said attendees. For those who weren’t at the event, there is a copy <here> for you to download and solve before reading the blog, if you so wish…
Independent 12,063 by Umpire
June is with us and the Umpire has found time between innings to compile a puzzle. Some lovely clues and a double pangram to boot. 9ac was sublime; 12ac caught me out; 5dn … Read more >>
Quick Cryptic 62 by Eccles
This week’s 11 x 11 crossword from the Guardian, intended to teach cryptic crosswords, found here
Guardian Prize 29709 / Brockwell
Brockwell gave us plenty to think about in this week’s Guardian Prize Crossword
Cyclops 805 – Postponed Exit
Quite a US-centric Cyclops this fortnight – heaven help us when he gets his teeth into the playground spat at the end of the bromance between Ronald T Dump and Melon Usk…
Independent 12,062 by Phi
It’s the end of the week and as expected, we have a Phi puzzle to entertain us (and blog).
Financial Times 18,074 by GAFF
A trademark challenge from GAFF this Friday.
Cryptic crossword No 29,714 by Boatman
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/29714.
Independent 12,061 / Twin
Twin has produced a puzzle for our stimulation and entertainment today.
Guardian 29,713 / Yank
My first experience of blogging a Yank puzzle.
Financial Times 18,073 by NEO
A head-scratcher from NEO this morning.
Enigmatic Variations No. 1696: Airy by Chalicea
Hi everybody. A bright and breezy one from Chalicea, who is always a breath of fresh air!
Guardian Cryptic crossword No 29,712 by Imogen
Found this quite tough at times, with some clever cluing. My favourites were 11ac, 3dn, 6dn, and 20dn. Thanks to Imogen