The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28593.
Inquisitor 1722: Condolences by Chalicea
The shortest rubric of the year so far. The unclued lights give both names of an author and his condolences (10 words). Misprints occur in the definitions of 19 clues. Corrected letters, read … Read more >>
Guardian 28,592 / Tramp
It’s Tramp providing our entertainment today, with a puzzle that I found a delight from beginning to end. I haven’t detected a theme, apart from a couple of references to dentistry – but … Read more >>
Financial Times 16,932 by VELIA
A witty and entertaining Tuesday puzzle.
Independent 10938 / Filbert
My blog this week is based on a Filbert puzzle I have always found Filbert to be a setter who provides challenging puzzles.and it took me a while to get … Read more >>
Independent 10,937 by Gila
A cracking puzzle from Gila with lots of great clues. It was probably at the easier end of the spectrum, but did still need some thought in places.
Guardian Quiptic 1,146/Anto
The Quiptic is branded as being for ‘beginners and those in a hurry’, and a fine institution it is. I will not, however, be recommending this one to those in the ‘beginners’ category. … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 28,591 by Anto
Very enjoyable – favourites today were 9ac, 17ac, 27ac, and 5dn. Thanks to Anto for the puzzle
Financial Times 16,931 by HAMILTON
It’s Hamilton this morning, a “Marmite” setter.
Everyman 3,915
The Observer crossword from Oct 24, 2021
A generally smooth offering from Everyman, with not much to frighten the horses.
Independent on Sunday 1,653/Methuselah
Chuffing Nora. This puzzle took me the longest time both to solve, and then to parse, so I wouldn’t call it a treat. But it was certainly tricky. I appreciate that the editor … Read more >>
Guardian Genius 220 by Qaos
For Qaos’ Genius 220, we are told that: “With 12 solutions our Inspector’s coding is the wrong way round. His mistakes in these 12 cases need to be reversed before entry in the grid.”
Azed 2576
A plain Azed puzzle this week. There was the usual mix of unknown, vaguely-known and well known words and phrases in the entries in this puzzle leading to a my … Read more >>
S & B York 2021 – Egbert
A PDF of this crossword can be found here: Egbert @ York 2021
But those who care about trees should click here for an interactive version.
S & B York 2021 – Many Happy Returns by Kruger
Kruger’s crossword is a multi-layered barred one.
Unfortunately, there is no interactive version available, only a printable PDF: Kruger @ York 2021