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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 >>
An unusual device in this week’s prize puzzle.
Rodriguez sets the Saturday challenge this week.
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.
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 >>
A jolly Friday puzzle from Brummie…
A fun challenge from ARTEXLEN this Friday.
Thank you to Paul. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 8. Country India commended? (8) DOMINICA : Anagram of(-mended /repaired) INDIA COM-. Defn: …, officially the Commonwealth of Dominica, an island in … Read more >>
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A puzzle today from Bluebird who is a fairly new setter on the Independent roster. I think this is the third crossword set by Bluebird. A study of the grid … Read more >>
Hello, and happy Jubbly weekend! Thanks to Piccadilly, who has given us a fun reminder of where to go with the EV when done – which certainly beats the Telegraph telling the EV … Read more >>
Non-prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of May 21, 2022
A themed puzzle today, but not a difficult one. Thank you Gozo.
Our midweek challenge comes from Italicus, who’s been appearing more frequently in 2022 than in previous years.
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28772.