Tricksy for a Tuesday, I thought,
Guardian 28,394 – Brendan
A typically clever puzzle from Brendan, with almost every clue containing “part” … … and in the two that don’t (10a and 17a) PART is, er, part of the answer. A bit of … Read more >>
Quiptic 1,113 by Carpathian
Carpathian provides another excellent Quiptic this morning.
Independent 10,739 by Vigo
This was a fairly gentle Monday puzzle. Nothing really stood out for me but it was all very enjoyable and well-constructed.
Guardian Cryptic 28,393 by Pan
Today’s puzzle comes from the mind of Pan.
Private Eye (Cyclops / 697) Stomach Cruelty
Back to a milder puzzle compared to the last issue… … and whereas we had Vaccination at the heart of that puzzle we have been infested by a row of crazy Anti-Vaxxers in … Read more >>
Financial Times 16,734 by PETO
Monday begins with a PETO…
Everyman 3,882/7 March
Another sound crossword from Everyman, marred only by its very late appearance online last Sunday. Which is hardly his fault. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition (xxxx)* anagram … Read more >>
Azed 2543
The grid seemed to be almost divided in half diagonally by a long chain of bars; I filled in the NE half quite quickly but took rather longer over the SW. All successfully … Read more >>
Independent on Sunday 1620 Gila
Thank you to Gila. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1. Rolling Stone review initially delighted musician (6,6) STEVIE WONDER : Anagram of(Rolling) [STONE REVIEW + 1st letter of(initially) “delighted“]. When he … Read more >>
Independent 10,738 by Morph (Saturday Puzzle 13 March 2021)
Lots of fun and some clever clueing from Morph today…
Guardian Prize 28,386 by Picaroon
A puzzle with two mini-themes by Picaroon this week.
Independent 10,737 / Phi
Phiday is with us once more, bring this week’s suite of mid-week puzzles to an end. I found this to be an enjoyable, medium-difficulty puzzle from Phi, which took me just about the … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 28391 Nutmeg
Thank you to Nutmeg. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1. Bewildered, did he thirst for gossip? (4,3,4) DISH THE DIRT : Anagram of(Bewildered) DID HE THIRST. Defn: To …. 9. One … Read more >>
Financial Times 16,732 by BRADMAN
A typical BRADMAN offering from a familiar Friday setter. Thanks BRADMAN for the treat.