Some subtle definitions and self-referential clues in this week’s “Prize” puzzle.
Independent 10,881 / Phi
Phi has brought the latest series of mid-week puzzles to an end. I found this to be a medium-difficulty puzzle, compiled on a solver-friendly grid with four longer entries and a lot of … Read more >>
Financial Times 16,875 by REDSHANK
A solid workout from REDSHANK. Slow work but got there eventually. Thanks for the treat, REDSHANK.
Guardian 28,535 – Paul
As has been my experience with many of Paul’s recent puzzles, this one started out feeling quite hard, but yielded satisfyingly in the end. I was helped by guessing the two long acrosses … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 28534 Crucible
Thanks to Crucible. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Let’s talk about the weather … and the climate, and things to do with them. Across 1. Hot dish, then cold, very cold (6) … Read more >>
Financial Times 16,874 by MOO
A clever puzzle from Moo.
Independent 10880 / Serpent
Serpent is a frequent setter of Independent puzzles. There is often a theme or message within Serpent’s puzzles, but if there is anything today I haven’t been able to see … Read more >>
Enigmatic Variations No. 1500: The Obvious One by proXimal
Hi everyone. A brief one from me this week as I have nothing much to report. The most important factor, enjoyment, was certainly there as expected though. Thanks proXimal – and happy 1500th … Read more >>
Financial Times 16,864 by Mudd
Non-prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of August 14, 2021
Financial Times 16,873 by AARDVARK
A traditional style puzzle as is usual from Aardvark. Thank you Aardvark.
Independent 10,879 by Crosophile
A fun challenge from Crosophile this morning.
Guardian Cryptic 28,533 by Brummie
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28533.
S&B York 2021 – Friday 29th and Saturday 30th October 2021
A message from John Henderson:
I’ve had a number of enquiries about whether there will be a Sloggers and Betters event in York this year. The answer is: “Er…yes, probably”.
Inquisitor 1712: Your Case by Kruger
Kruger – a week late for kenmac to add to his duels with the setter. Preamble: In twenty clues, some or all of the definition has been jumbled with an extra letter. … Read more >>
Guardian 28,532 / Boatman
Boatman sets today’s challenge with an unmistakably themed puzzle. It’s a fairly typical Boatman offering, with the theme word repeated throughout the clues – which can get rather tedious, although the theme is … Read more >>