Tees always delivers a good solid puzzle. This one is tricky in places with a fair amount of general knowledge required. Thank you Tees.
Independent 10,924 by Rodriguez
As the weather starts to turn for the worse, has Rodriguez a puzzle to provide a pick-me-up as winter approaches. Very much so and a lovely theme to boot – though not legal … Read more >>
Guardian Saturday Crossword 28,572 by Tramp (9 October 2021)
After 350-odd posts on this site, this is my first ever Guardian cryptic blog – a personal milestone as I hold the Grauniad cryptic dear to my heart, having cut my cruciverbal teeth on it many aeons ago, and having been lucky enough to win the Saturday Prize (remember them?) on a few occasions…
Independent 10923 / Phi
As is the case on most Fridays, Phi provides the challenge. I am not sure what purpose the word ‘throttled’ is serving in the clue for 2 down. I expect … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 28,577 by Picaroon
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28577.
Financial Times 16,917 by REDSHANK
A relatively easy challenge from REDSHANK this Friday morning.
Guardian 28,576 / Vlad
Vlad sets a fairly tough challenge today, especially in the parsing department… … where, to my chagrin, after much staring and head-scratching, I need help in a couple of places (17 and 27 … Read more >>
Independent 10,922 by Serpent
Serpent provides our Thursday challenge today.
Financial Times 16,916 by LEONIDAS
Leonidas provides this morning's examination in the FT.
Financial Times 16,906 by Chalmie
Non-prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of October 2, 2021
Enigmatic Variations No. 1507: Deathblow by Curmudgeon
A challenge of a puzzle from Curmudgeon, to keep solvers busy for the subsequent week-or-so…
Financial Times 16,915 by JULIUS
Another entertaining puzzle from Julius. Thank you Julius.
Guardian Cryptic 28,575 by Boatman
Found this tough, and had to guess and check 20dn at the end – still not sure about the parsing. Lots to enjoy, especially 8ac, 24ac, 2dn, 5dn, 11dn, and 17dn.
Independent 10,921 by Eccles
Eccles fills the mid-week slot again today.
Independent 10,920 / Radian
Radian’s latest puzzle adorns our screens this morning. And since today is Tuesday, we should expect a theme. As themes go, this was one of the less well disguised one, in that clues … Read more >>