A fascinating little mid-week curiosity…
Inquisitor 1717: Nod to Your Mates by Ifor
Ifor is a fairly prolific Inquisitor setter who often introduces different devices into his clues. Today he has given us three different types of clue over and above the standard ones. … Read more >>
Guardian 28,562 / Philistine
It’s six months since I blogged a Philistine puzzle – but this one was well worth the wait. I found this completely absorbing and enjoyable from beginning to end. As usual with this … Read more >>
Independent 10,908 by Wire
Our regular cruciverbal challenge is provided by Wire today.
Quiptic 1,141 by Anto
A good concise Quiptic from Anto today.
Independent 10,907 by Gila
An enjoyable Monday challenge from Gila.
Guardian Cryptic 28,561 by Vulcan
A fun start to the week from Vulcan – my favourites were 11ac, 16ac, 26ac, 3dn, 8dn, and 22dn. Thanks for the puzzle.
Private Eye (Cyclops / 711) Fatal Cat-flap
Another Cyclops puzzle in the style we love. After whipping through the top left lights, I thought I was on for a very fast solve, or even a clean sweep. But at first … Read more >>
Financial Times 16,901 by SLORMGORM
SLORMGORM kicks things off this Monday morning….
Azed No. 2,571 Plain
A plain Azed with perhaps fewer obscurities than usual.
Everyman 3,910/19 September
Another pleasing Sunday offering from Everyman, somewhat marred by a lack of editing leading to a clue having to be corrected after publication (on the website, at least). Abbreviations cd cryptic definition … Read more >>
Independent on Sunday 1648 Tees
Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 9. One backing search for shark (9) ANGELFISH : ANGEL(a financial investor in/one backing a business) + FISH(to search/to probe around for something concealed). Defn: Another … Read more >>
Independent 10,906 by Tyrus
The puzzle is available here. Hi all. Tyrus likes to get political in his crosswords, and today’s theme, found in many clues and answers, can be summed up in the nina across … Read more >>
Guardian Prize 28,554 by Picaroon
A puzzle stuffed with 15 downs!
Independent 10,905 / Phi
It is Phi-day after all today, so I was not surprised to find Phi’s latest puzzle to solve this morning. I haven’t spotted a particular theme or Nina here, although in looking up … Read more >>