When I discovered that it was a Harribobs EV on my turn to blog, my first instinct was to go and hide behind the sofa…
Financial Times 16,999 by Buccaneer
Non-prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of January 22, 2022
Financial Times 17,008 by GOZO
A themed puzzle again today. Thank you Gozo.
Independent 11,016 by Methuselah
Well, this was fun although our first thought was about the grid – four ‘crosswords’ in each of the corners linked by only a few clues. Not a very solver-friendly grid.
Guardian 28,670 – Tramp
I found this a bit easier than usual for a Tramp, despite some well-concealed definitions and quite intricate constructions, including a number of anagrams where the fodder included some extra letters. Very enjoyable … Read more >>
Independent 11,015 / Bluebird
Bluebird, whose work I am solving and blogging for the first time today, has provided this week’s Tuesday puzzle. As it is Tuesday, one expects a theme, and the Nina reveals an extract … Read more >>
Inquisitor 1735: Gold by Karla
Gold by Karla The wordplay in each of twelve clues contains a superfluous word which may be assigned to one of three thematic sets of four. In the complete grid, solvers must highlight … Read more >>
Financial Times 17,007 by BASILISK
The shape-shifting snake strikes again.
Guardian Cryptic 28,669 by Qaos
Qaos takes us out of this world today.
Azed No. 2,589 Plain
An easier-than-usual puzzle this week.
Komorník’s Charitable Challenge
If you’re looking for a new, tough crossword challenge in 2022, try Komorník’s competition in aid of two charities, Asperger’s East Anglia and the Assist Trust, both based in Norwich. It is free … Read more >>
Independent 11,014 by Vigo
A well-crafted and enjoyable Monday puzzle from Vigo.
Guardian Quiptic 1159 Pasquale
Thank you to Pasquale. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1. Soldiers to yield or retreat (6) RECEDE : RE(abbrev. for the Royal Engineers, soldiers in the British Army) + CEDE(to yield/to … Read more >>
Financial Times 17,006 by SLEUTH
This Monday morning begins with a SLEUTH…
Guardian Cryptic 28,668 by Vulcan
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28668.