An enjoyable tussle from GOLIATH today.
Independent 11066 / Phi
As usual, it is a Phi puzzle on a Friday I’m always on the lookout for a theme or message in Phi’s puzzle. Today the unchecked letters in the top … Read more >>
Independent 11,065 by Wiglaf
A slightly tricky puzzle from Wiglaf today.
Financial Times 17,057 by NEO
Neo steps up to the FT plate this morning.
Guardian Cryptic 28,719 by Paul
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28719.
Financial Times 17,047 by Buccaneer
Non-prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of March 19, 2022
Enigmatic Variations No. 1531: The Correct Solution by Gaston
As solvers, we are all striving to reach THE CORRECT SOLUTION – some just for the satisfaction, others for the chance to win the Holy Grail of the EV – a ‘fine Telegraph fountain pen’!
Independent 11,064 by Alchemi
I am afraid this is a very short blog for a fun puzzle.
Guardian 28,718 / Nutmeg
A mid-week appearance from Nutmeg, offering a typically elegant and witty puzzle, with lots of ingenious clues and lovely surfaces, as ever. I liked the combination of the 6s, 10, 11, 17, 19, … Read more >>
Financial Times 17,056 by AARDVARK
The online version of the puzzle has been updated by the FT. You can get the updated version here. Thanks Aardvark.
Independent 11,063 / Radian
Radian is occupying the Tuesday slot today, where is where I normally come across his work. I found this to be a highly enjoyable puzzle, which didn’t reveal itself to me easily. However, … Read more >>
Inquisitor 1743: Combined Help by eXternal
Combined Help by eXternal Each across clue contains a superfluous word; in clue order second letters of the words give an author and penultimate letters give a work. Wordplay in each down clue … Read more >>
Financial Times 17,055 by STEERPIKE
Tricksy in places. A decent Tuesday workout.
Guardian Cryptic 28,717 by Qaos
A fun and tricky solve…
Azed 2597
As the Azed series moves into its second half-century, yet another high-quality puzzle. Thanks to Azed Across 1 BRACKISH Mistake imbibing selection of wine, barely drinkable (8)RACK (where wine may be stored) … Read more >>