The usual weekly fix for the dictionary addict. Thank you Azed.
Independent 10,930 by Klingsor (Sat 23-Oct 2021)
A genuinely accessible puzzle from Klingsor. Unusual for a Saturday. Compared to many other puzzles by this setter this one was on the easy side but still had a good selection of solid … Read more >>
Guardian Prize 28,578 by Paul
An easier-than-usual offering from Paul this week, with a couple of unusual 12 letter clues.
Independent 10,929 / Hoskins
Unusually, Hoskins is occupying the Friday slot today, with Phi’s latest puzzle having been published yesterday. I found this to be towards the easier end of the Indy spectrum in terms of difficulty, … Read more >>
Guardian 28,583 / Picaroon
There’s no better way to round off a fine week of puzzles than one from Picaroon, on top of his form. Some excellent clues here – the outstanding one, for me, at 24ac … Read more >>
Financial Times 16,923 by BRADMAN
A good fun puzzle from BRADMAN this Friday.
Guardian Cryptic 28,582 by Paul
Found this tough and slow to solve…
Financial Times 16,922 by SLEUTH
Sleuth's turn to try to bamboozle us.
Independent 10928 / Phi
A Phi puzzle in the Independent on a Thursday is not normal. Is Phi celebrating something today or has Phi been bumped from his usual Friday slot for an anniversary tomorrow? … Read more >>
Enigmatic Variations No. 1508: Out and About by Kruger
Hi everyone. As 2021 rolls towards its end it is becoming more usual to get OUT AND ABOUT. I hope you all manage to keep well. Not much to say this week. All … Read more >>
Financial Times 16,912 by Mudd
Non-prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of October 9, 2021
Financial Times 16,921 by GOZO
A super puzzle from Gozo. I enjoyed this. Thank you Gozo.
Independent 10,927 by Tees
Slightly tricky from Tees today, but enjoyable as always.
Guardian 28,581 — Brummie
A very quick solve for me today — almost a complete write-in, in fact — helped by a large number of clues involving full or partial anagrams. I initially thought this might constitute … Read more >>
Apologies and an explanation
My apologies to those of you who have emailed me recently but have not received a reply. I have spent the last 3½ weeks in hospital with no internet/email access, not even via … Read more >>