Bobcat’s puzzle is a headscratcher.
Enigmatic Variations No. 1545 Subject, Verb, Object by Gaston
A strange preamble this week – subject, verb, objects to be found with the clued verbs being replaced by the objects and five unclued entries to be filled with the subjects. Sounds a … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 28,803 by Paul
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28803.
Financial Times 17,130 by Buccaneer
Non-prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of June 25, 2022
Financial Times 17,139 by MONK
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.