Tricky, but nice. Thank you Monk.
Guardian 28,611 – Qaos
Not too much trouble for me from Qaos today, though my lack of sporting knowledge makes me uncertain of one parsing. Today’s theme is of things found in a bathroom, with the impressively … Read more >>
Independent 10957 / Eccles
As usual, Eccles gives us a master class in the art of smooth clues If I didn’t have grandchildren, I don’t think I would have understood the reference to DORA … Read more >>
Financial Times 16,950 by BOBCAT
My first Bobcat. He certainly has teeth and claws.
Inquisitor 1725: Fieldwork by Hedge-sparrow
Hedgesparrow has set the Inquisitor this time and has provided a fairly long preamble, so this may be a challenge. The preamble told us that: "Two thematic entries are … Read more >>
Independent 10,956 by Skinny
Skinny provides our Tuesday challenge this week.
Guardian Cryptic 28,610 by Brummie
Today’s Guardian setter is Brummie.
Quiptic 1,149 by Pasquale
A suitably gentle Monday morning wake-up from Pasquale today.
Independent 10,955 by Angel
One of those puzzles where it was mostly easy but I was left with 2 or 3 where I had all the crossing letters but was still struggling to think of the answers.
Private Eye (Cyclops / 715) Majestic evacuation
This puzzle was a bit of a stinker, in both senses. There is a lot of untreated effluent floating around these days released by the piss-poor privatised water companies that have dished out … Read more >>
Financial Times 16,949 by SLORMGORM
A Monday morning SLORMGORM…
Guardian Cryptic 28,609 by Vulcan
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28609.
Everyman 3,918/14 November
I enjoyed this one from Everyman, with a couple of clues that I particularly liked. One or two queries that I’m sure contributors will help resolve. And for those collecting such things, the … Read more >>
Independent on Sunday 1656 Hoskins
Thank you to Hoskins. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1. A character seen on autumn break (4,5) FALL APART : [ A + PART(a character/a role in, say, a play) ] … Read more >>
Azed 2579
A gentle walk in the park (relatively speaking) after the previous week’s tricky Letters Latent. Thanks to Azed. Across 1 SVARABHAKTI Kasbah TV air waves demonstrating vocalic development (11)(KASBAH TV AIR)* – … Read more >>