I was a bit slow off the mark with this week’s offering from Brendan…
Financial Times 17,081 by NEO
An excellent challenge from NEO this Friday.
Independent 11090 / Phi
As is the case most Fridays, Phi is the setter of the Independent puzzle Phi often has a theme within the entries, but I can’t see one today. I liked … Read more >>
Guardian 28,744 – Brummie
I found this quite easy for a Friday, with some rather obvious clues. A pleasant diversion, though: thanks to Brummie. We have a theme of various cakes and puddings: I can see APPLE-PIE, … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 28743 Nutmeg
Thank you to Nutmeg. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1. Cooked last of three dishes perhaps lacking third of meat? (9,4) SHEPHERDS PIES : Anagram of(Cooked) [last letter of(last of) “three” … Read more >>
Independent 11,089 by Rodriguez
Our Thursday challenge comes from Rodriguez with a wide range of subject matter.
Financial Times 17,080 by BASILISK
Basilisk provides this morning's FT entertainment
Financial Times 17,070 by Julius
Non-prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of April 17. 2022 Postscript added on April 27: In case some readers have missed it, I want to let you know the very sad news came … Read more >>
Enigmatic Variations No. 1535: Painful Poems by Chalicea
An Eng. Lit. test this week (not my strongest subject at skool), with Chalicea asking us to find two PAINFUL POEMS…probably not limericks then?…
Neil Shepherd – RIP
Very sad news received today, Neil Shepherd (Alberich / Klingsor) has died. He will be sorely missed.
Financial Times 17,079 by AARDVARK
A nice puzzle in a traditional style. Thank you Aardvark.
Independent 11,088 by Methuselah
Methuselah fills the mid-week slot this week – we’re in for a treat!
Guardian Cryptic 28,742 by Picaroon
The puzzle may be found at https://theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28742.
Inquisitor 1747: Unpopular Shift by Nutmeg
I always enjoy Nutmeg puzzles, especially because of the nicely thought out and innovative end games. This was no exception. A very short rubric: The unclued 6-word slogan in the silvered cells could … Read more >>
Financial Times 17,078 by STEERPIKE
Never easy, Steerpike.