Crosophile fills the mid-week slot this week.
Guardian Cryptic 28,623 by Nutmeg
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28623.
Independent 10,968 / Knut
Today is theme day, and Knut has not disappointed, producing a tribute puzzle to 5D. It would be interesting to know if Knut had submitted this puzzle for publication prior to 5D’s death … Read more >>
Inquisitor 1727: On Track by Phi
On Track by Phi Nineteen clues are unnumbered and their answers are to be entered where they will fit, after being treated. The mode of treatment is hinted at by the three words … Read more >>
Guardian 28,622 / Qaos
Qaos puzzles seem to appear quite often on a Tuesday and I’m not complaining today… …except that the one thing we know about Qaos’ puzzles is that they always have a theme, which … Read more >>
Financial Times 16,962 by ZAMORCA
A brisk solve with notably readable surfaces.
Guardian Cryptic 28,621 by Vulcan
Some nice cluing to start the week – my favourites were 14ac, 25ac, 26ac, 3dn, and 18dn. Thanks to Vulcan
Independent 10,967/Quince
A new Indy setter in Quince, I think, so welcome to him or her. A pleasing and well-constructed puzzle, but rather chewy for a typical Monday, I would aver. More importantly, especially with … Read more >>
Guardian Quiptic 1151 Matilda
Thank you to Matilda. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1. A slice of chorizo needed, as far as one can see (7) HORIZON : Hidden in(A slice of) “chorizo needed“. 5. … Read more >>
Financial Times 16,961 by PHSSTHPOK
PHSSTHPOK's third outing this year (I believe)…
Cyclops 716 – Caricature Premiership
Cyclops has a bit of a look back at recent history this week…
Independent on Sunday 1,658 by Hoskins
The puzzle is available here. Hello again, for the second day of the good part of the week (for a Monday-Friday wage slave). It still brings me joy whenever I see the … Read more >>
Guardian Genius No 221 Set by Pangakupu
Why is it that I find writing a preamble more difficult than solving/parsing the clues? Probably because I have a analytical mind rather than a creative one. Anyway, to business. The introduction indicated we … Read more >>
Everyman 3,920
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/everyman/3920.
Azed No. 2,581 Plain
Fewer difficult words for me this week, so a quicker than usual solve. Thank you Azed.