It was close. In the end, there were actually more “yes” votes than “no” votes with “not bothered” holding the balance of power.
Listener No. 4893: Strike Back by Horntail
A neat preamble promises an interesting puzzle, from a new setter Horntail.
Independent 12,212 by Phi
Our always-reliable Friday setter is here again.
Guardian Cryptic crossword No 29,864 by Tramp
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/29864.
Financial Times 18,225 by MUDD
A gentle workout from MUDD.
Guardian 29,863 / Alia
I think this is Alia’s fourth appearance in the cryptic slot, later in the week this time.
Independent 12,211 by Eccles
Well, this was a surprise – Eccles on a Thursday!
Enigmatic Variations 1721 At the Bottom of the Grid by Ifor
3 columns of regular down clues that need treatment at the end. Regular across clues and down clues not in the 3 columns have an extra letter to remove before solving. The missing … Read more >>
Financial Times 18,224 by SOLOMON
A fun puzzle from Solomon.
Independent 12,210 / Lark
Wednesday’s puzzle has been provided by Lark, a compiler whose work I am not that familiar with. I certainly enjoyed becoming a bit more familiar with it today.
Guardian Cryptic crossword No 29,862 by Paul
Thanks to Paul for the puzzle…
Financial Times 18,223 by IO
Thanks to IO for this morning’s challenge.
Inquisitor 1934: No Matter How by Kruger
Kruger provides this week’s IQ challenge.
Guardian 29,861 – Brendan
Brendan invariably provides a theme, and here it’s in clues, with every single one referring to university activities in one way or another. There’s a little bit of repetition of some elements, but otherwise a typically entertaining puzzle. Thanks to Brendan.