A feast of fun from Julius…
Financial Times 16,924 by Mudd
Non-prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of October 23, 2021
Enigmatic Variations No.1510 – Contrasts by Skylark
“In 31 clues an extra letter must be removed before solving; in clue order, they apply to one of a pair, as does a phrase in the grid. Solvers must change the phrase to describe the second member of the pair (retaining/creating real-word crossing entries, one confirmed in Collins) and highlight six other words and phrases (47 cells), which also describe the person. Chambers Dictionary (2016) is recommended, 35d is in Collins; one answer is an abbreviation; solvers should consult the original version of the work of CONTRASTS.”
Independent 10,939 / Hoskins
Hoskins is occupying the mid-week slot today. I found this to be a medium-to-difficult puzzle by Indy standards, one which contained a good few clues to get me started but which kept me … Read more >>
Financial Times 16,933 by GOZO
A very enjoyable puzzle. Thank you Gozo.
Guardian Cryptic 28,593 by Qaos
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28593.
Inquisitor 1722: Condolences by Chalicea
The shortest rubric of the year so far. The unclued lights give both names of an author and his condolences (10 words). Misprints occur in the definitions of 19 clues. Corrected letters, read … Read more >>
Guardian 28,592 / Tramp
It’s Tramp providing our entertainment today, with a puzzle that I found a delight from beginning to end. I haven’t detected a theme, apart from a couple of references to dentistry – but … Read more >>
Financial Times 16,932 by VELIA
A witty and entertaining Tuesday puzzle.
Independent 10938 / Filbert
My blog this week is based on a Filbert puzzle I have always found Filbert to be a setter who provides challenging puzzles.and it took me a while to get … Read more >>
Independent 10,937 by Gila
A cracking puzzle from Gila with lots of great clues. It was probably at the easier end of the spectrum, but did still need some thought in places.
Guardian Quiptic 1,146/Anto
The Quiptic is branded as being for ‘beginners and those in a hurry’, and a fine institution it is. I will not, however, be recommending this one to those in the ‘beginners’ category. … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 28,591 by Anto
Very enjoyable – favourites today were 9ac, 17ac, 27ac, and 5dn. Thanks to Anto for the puzzle
Financial Times 16,931 by HAMILTON
It’s Hamilton this morning, a “Marmite” setter.
Everyman 3,915
The Observer crossword from Oct 24, 2021
A generally smooth offering from Everyman, with not much to frighten the horses.