At the easier end of the Monk scale, so not very easy!. Thank you Monk.
Independent 11148 / Eccles
It’s Wednesday, which is often a day for an Eccles puzzle It took me a long time to work out the parsing for REEBOK at 11 across. It was only when … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 28,802 by Brummie
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28802.
Inquisitor 1757: What Does It Mean? by Hedge-sparrow
This week’s Inquisitor is set by Hedge-sparrow, a fairly prolific setter of barred crosswords in various publications. There was quite a detailed preamble. It told us that "Clockwise from the … Read more >>
Independent 11,147 by Grecian
Grecian’s debut in the Independent was a few months ago; this is his or her second puzzle, as far as I can tell.
Guardian 28,801 – Tramp
A tough challenge from Tramp today which kept me thinking all the way through. Very satisfying to finish – many thanks to Tramp. Across 1 DRAWBACK Hitch and tie other side (8)DRAW … Read more >>
Financial Times 17,138 by FALCON
A very nice puzzle indeed.
Azed No. 2,611 Plain
A medium difficulty puzzle. Thank you Azed.
Quiptic 1,181 by Kite
This seems to be Kite’s first foray into Quiptics, after setting a few puzzles at the harder end of the spectrum.
Financial Times 17,137 by PHSSTHPOK
PHSSTHPOK kicks off Monday morning…
Guardian Cryptic 28,800 by Vulcan
A nice Monday puzzle and an enjoyable solve – my favourites were 30ac, 3dn, and 21dn. Thanks to Vulcan.
Independent 11,146/Filbert
Chuffing Nora, as they say in these parts. I only ever blog the weekday Indy on a Monday, so am habituated to a reasonably gentle puzzle to start the week, but … Read more >>
Everyman 3,950/26 June
Another well-compiled and clearly-clued puzzle from Everyman this morning. I enjoyed it, and can imagine improving solvers will have as well. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition (xxxx)* … Read more >>
Independent on Sunday 1688 Hoskins
Thank you to Hoskins. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 5. Was lout letting loose criminals? (7) OUTLAWS : Anagram of(… letting loose) WAS LOUT. 7. American leader’s pretty perceptive (5) ACUTE … Read more >>
Guardian Genius 228 by Harpo
Hello – I’m a new blogger, assigned to the Genius. I’ve solved every one of the Geniuses since their creation (and never won the prize!) I hope I’ve got this one right …