We were pleased to see that we were blogging a Serpent puzzle today.
Guardian Saturday (PRIZE!) Crossword 28,620 by Crucible (4 December 2021)
The Grauniad seem to have quietly reinstated prizes for the Saturday puzzle…although your correspondent only noticed that fact after the deadline for this one…
Financial Times 16,965 by REDSHANK
A fantastic challenge from REDSHANK today.
Guardian 28,625 – Tramp
I filled in the NW corner very easily, so though I was in for a quick solve, but the rest to be a lot chewier, with the SW corner holding out longest. A … Read more >>
Independent 10971 / Phi
As happens most Fridays, we have a puzzle from Phi The grid is filled with everyday words. There are a few entries related to plays, musicals, theatres or concert halls but … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 28624 Paul
Thank you to Paul, who’s in fine feather/feathers today. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 9. Composer didn’t have ‘unfinished’, with end of symphony penned (5) HAYDN : “hadn’t”(had not/didn’t have) minus … Read more >>
Independent 10,970 by Bluth
Bluth has become a regular Indy setter in the last year or so, and one I always enjoy meeting.
Financial Times 16,964 by NEO
A Neo quickie
Enigmatic Variations No. 1515: Disguise by Jaques
Most EV puzzles involve some sort of DISGUISE, or subterfuge, in the solving process or the end-game…so what is Jaques trying to disguise from us here?…
Financial Times 16,954 by Alberich
Non-prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of November 27, 2021
Financial Times 16,963 by MONK
A tricky puzzle from Monk, but that will come as no great surprise to FT regulars. As always the struggle is very satisfying one. Thank you Monk.
Independent 10,969 by Crosophile
Crosophile fills the mid-week slot this week.
Guardian Cryptic 28,623 by Nutmeg
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28623.
Independent 10,968 / Knut
Today is theme day, and Knut has not disappointed, producing a tribute puzzle to 5D. It would be interesting to know if Knut had submitted this puzzle for publication prior to 5D’s death … Read more >>
Inquisitor 1727: On Track by Phi
On Track by Phi Nineteen clues are unnumbered and their answers are to be entered where they will fit, after being treated. The mode of treatment is hinted at by the three words … Read more >>