Non-prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of September 18, 2021
Financial Times 16,903 by MONK
The usual good puzzle from Monk. Easy enough to get started but tricky to finish. Thank you Monk.
Independent 10909 / Eccles
An Eccles puzzle today I do enjoy Eccles puzzles as the clues are uniformly excellent. It was interesting today to see how well many of the anagram, containment, hidden word, … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 28,563 by Paul
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28563.
Financial Times 16,902 by JULIUS
A fascinating little mid-week curiosity…
Inquisitor 1717: Nod to Your Mates by Ifor
Ifor is a fairly prolific Inquisitor setter who often introduces different devices into his clues. Today he has given us three different types of clue over and above the standard ones. … Read more >>
Guardian 28,562 / Philistine
It’s six months since I blogged a Philistine puzzle – but this one was well worth the wait. I found this completely absorbing and enjoyable from beginning to end. As usual with this … Read more >>
Independent 10,908 by Wire
Our regular cruciverbal challenge is provided by Wire today.
Quiptic 1,141 by Anto
A good concise Quiptic from Anto today.
Independent 10,907 by Gila
An enjoyable Monday challenge from Gila.
Guardian Cryptic 28,561 by Vulcan
A fun start to the week from Vulcan – my favourites were 11ac, 16ac, 26ac, 3dn, 8dn, and 22dn. Thanks for the puzzle.
Private Eye (Cyclops / 711) Fatal Cat-flap
Another Cyclops puzzle in the style we love. After whipping through the top left lights, I thought I was on for a very fast solve, or even a clean sweep. But at first … Read more >>
Financial Times 16,901 by SLORMGORM
SLORMGORM kicks things off this Monday morning….
Azed No. 2,571 Plain
A plain Azed with perhaps fewer obscurities than usual.
Everyman 3,910/19 September
Another pleasing Sunday offering from Everyman, somewhat marred by a lack of editing leading to a clue having to be corrected after publication (on the website, at least). Abbreviations cd cryptic definition … Read more >>