Matilda's Monday morning misdirections
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Independent on Sunday 1,655 by Italicus
My apologies for the late blog everybody.
Everyman 3,917
There are some nice clues in this crossword, but also a few that I’m not comfortable with, as will be clear from the blog.
Definitions in crimson, underlined. Indicators (anagram, reversal, homophone etc) in italics. Anagrams indicated like *(this) or (this)*
Azed No. 2,578 ‘Letters Latent’ – Competition Puzzle
I normally solve the Azed specials quite comfortably but I found this one tough going. Very enjoyable nevertheless. Thank you Azed.
Independent 10,948 by Tees (Saturday Puzzle 13 November 2021)
Tees rounds off the week in the Indy…
Guardian Saturday Crossword 28,596 by Picaroon (6 November 2021)
Some Saturday fun from Picaroon…
Independent 10947 / Phi
Phi has given us a puzzle with good sound clueing. If Phi has incorporated a theme into today’s puzzle, I’m not clever enough to see it. I don’t think it … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 28601 Paul
Thank you to Paul. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 8. Oxygen coming in a little lower, excellent source of fuel (8) COALFACE : O(symbol for the chemical element, oxygen) contained in(coming … Read more >>
Financial Times 16,941 by REDSHANK
A proper head-scratcher from REDSHANK, thanks to whom for an excellent Friday treat.
Independent 10,946 by Raich
Raich has set our challenge today: there are a few obscure references, but all with helpful wordplay to compensate.
Financial Times 16,940 by LEONIDAS
A lot to like in this Leonidas offering.
Guardian Cryptic 28,600 by Kite
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28600.
Enigmatic Variations No. 1511: Encounter by Vagans
Vagans seems to be a new setter (or collaboration?) on the block – a quick search of this site shows a single Vagans Inquisitor (1716) back in September this year. So this may be a first ENCOUNTER with Vagans for many EV solvers, your blogger included…
Financial Times 16,930 by Buccaneer
Non-prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of October 30, 2021