Monday begins with a SLORMGORM…
Independent 10,823/Bluth
I blogged Bluth’s Monday crossword last month and said that I could do with some more like that. My wish has been granted. I thought this was another delightful puzzle from this setter, … Read more >>
Guardian 28,477 – Vulcan
A suitable puzzle for those who like something easy on a Monday, though with a couple of cryptic definitions that might slow things down a bit; as is often the case, I found … Read more >>
Cyclops 704 – Regimental Quarantine
Some typical fun and games from Cyclops this fortnight…
Independent on Sunday 1,634 by Tees
The puzzle is available here. Hi everybody. Another week, another Tees, and I’m not complaining! This is the IoS, so as expected I found it rather gentler than last Saturday’s, but no … Read more >>
Azed No. 2,557 Plain
I found this trickier than usual for some reason. Hard to say if that is the puzzle or I was just having an off day. Thank you Azed.
Everyman 3,896
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/everyman/3896.
Independent 10,822 by Maize
Maize fills the Saturday slot this week.
Guardian Saturday puzzle 28,470 / Vlad
A worthy Saturday challenge from Vlad, which I enjoyed from beginning to end. I got off to a flying start with the witty anagram at 1ac, which made me smile and gave half … Read more >>
Financial Times 16,815 by WANDERER
A fun challenge from WANDERER this Friday.
Guardian 28,475 / Tramp
Tramp is one of my favourite setters and so, as stand-in blogger today, I feel lucky that this puzzle fell to me to blog. There is a pervasive theme, inspired by the recent … Read more >>
Independent 10,821 by Phi
Phi’s regular Friday challenge. He’s given us quite a few of these over the years, hasn’t he?
Guardian Cryptic 28474 Pasquale
Thank you to Pasquale. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1. East Anglian town that’s ‘stumped’ (stumped in time of prosperity) (6) BOSTON : ST(abbrev. for “stumped” by the wicket-keeper, in cricket … Read more >>
Independent 10,820 by Serpent
Another Serpent for us to solve and blog. Our last one was back in April.
Financial Times 16,814 by BUCCANEER
Buccaneer continues to impress.