A fine puzzle…
Inquisitor 1753: Birdsong by eXtent
The setters this week are eXternal and Serpent in their dual manifestation as eXtent. The preamble told us that thirty consecutive clues contain an extra letter that must be removed … Read more >>
Independent 11,123 by Knut
Our daily mental workout (in a good way) comes from Knut today.
Azed No. 2,607 Plain
A 13 by 11 plain puzzle this week.
Quiptic 1,177 by Pasquale
Pasquale can do tricky puzzles, but here he is in Quiptic mode.
Financial Times 17,113 by BASILISK
BASILISK provides this Monday morning challenge…
Guardian 28,776 – Vulcan
Congratulations to Vulcan on his 100th puzzle…
Independent 11,122 by Bluth
Bluth kicks off the week in the Indy for a change.
Everyman 3,946/29 May
Another well-constructed and accessible puzzle from Everyman, which I enjoyed solving and blogging. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = anagram indicator [x] letter(s) removed … Read more >>
Guardian Genius 227 by Qaos
A musical challenge for this month’s Genius.
Independent on Sunday 1684 Tees
Thank you to Tees. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1. Mary Jane left to spruce up clothes (6) SPLIFF : L(abbrev. for “left”) contained in(… clothes) SPIFF(to spruce up/make stylish and … Read more >>
Guardian Prize 28,769 by Brendan
An unusual device in this week’s prize puzzle.
Independent 11,121 by Rodriguez
Rodriguez sets the Saturday challenge this week.
Guardian Prize No 28,769 – placeholder
There seems to be an extended submission date for this puzzle, presumably because of the Bank Holidays, so the blog will appear on Saturday 11 June.
Independent 11,120 / Phi
Phi is occupying the Friday slot during this special Platinum Jubilee weekend, although I see nothing related to this special occasion in this puzzle. I found this to be a medium-difficulty crossword, although … Read more >>