Another fine puzzle from Monk. Not an easy one, but well worth the effort for those who like a challenge. Thank you Monk.
Guardian 28,419 / Imogen
Imogen fills the mid-week slot today, with his customary medley of some straightforward and some more challenging clues – all mostly fairly and elegantly done. My favourites today were 4, 10 and 22 … Read more >>
Independent 10765 / Hoskins
It’s Hoskins this Wednesday. Regular solvers will know what to expect from Hoskins and he delivers his usual signature stuff. I may be missing something about the clue for STONEHENGE … Read more >>
Inquisitor 1693: Culprit by Poat
Poat is a setter who doesn’t appear very often. There has been over two years between Poat puzzles recently. The preamble this week was fairly short – Clashes arise in … Read more >>
Independent 10,764 by Crosophile
A very enjoyable puzzle from Crosophile today: mostly straightforward but with a few challenges.
Guardian Cryptic 28,418 by Picaroon
Some very fun clues here – I especially liked 5ac, 25ac, 1dn, 3dn, 18dn, and all of the long solutions. Thanks to Picaroon for the puzzle.
Financial Times 16,758 by SLEUTH
Entertaining Tuesday puzzle, with accuracy needed for a true solve.
Quiptic 1,117 by Anto
A bit tricky for a Quiptic, I thought.
Independent 10,763 by Vigo
A fun and fairly straightforward Monday puzzle from Vigo.
Guardian 28,417 – Pan
A brief but enjoyable diversion from Pan this morning, suitable for those who like “a gentle start to the week”; or even one for “beginners and those in a hurry” (I suspect Anto … Read more >>
Financial Times 16,757 by PETO
A solid start to the week from PETO…
Private Eye (Cyclops / 699) Protocol Breach
My anagramming ability was lacking when starting this puzzle. I fiddled about with the anagram fodder for 1d for a while but did not see the answer before moving on to find easier … Read more >>
Everyman 3,886/4 April
Another pleasing puzzle from Everyman and perhaps a diversion for some from an Easter egg hunt in a frost-covered garden. Recognising that many readers of the blog will be those in the early … Read more >>
Azed No. 2,547 Plain – Competition Puzzle
The monthly competition puzzle from Azed with perhaps the hint of a French theme, MISERE, IL and LE all making an appearance, as well as BLÉ.
Independent on Sunday 1624 Bluth
Thank you to Bluth. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1. Prepares last portions of chips and fish with mushy peas (6) SHAPES : Last letters, respectively, of(last portions of) [“chips” and … Read more >>