There was no compiler mentioned in the copy I received but various self-references in the puzzle made it fairly clear.
Guardian 28,537 – Vulcan
A typical Vulcan for this Bank Holiday Monday (a rather grey one from where I’m sitting), where most of the clues should cause very little trouble. Thanks to Vulcan. Across 7 FRACTIOUS … Read more >>
Financial Times 16,877 by FALCON
FALCON provides an enjoyable start to this bank holiday Monday…
Private Eye (Cyclops / 709) Realistic Fanatics
Some particularly fine surface readings throughout this puzzle. I noticed because I couldn’t find the notes I made when first solving it, so have effectively re-solved it while doing the blog. Of course … Read more >>
Everyman 3,906/22 August
A well-constructed puzzle from Everyman this week, which I enjoyed solving and blogging. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = anagram indicator [x] letter(s) … Read more >>
Azed 2567
A rather busy week meant that I solved this in several short sessions, which perhaps made it seem more difficult than it actually is, but in retrospect most of it looks fairly straightforward, … Read more >>
Independent on Sunday 1644 Tees
Thank you to Tees. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 9. Note sharp double bends laid with a square floor (9) MEZZANINE : ME(or “mi”, the third note of a major musical … Read more >>
Independent 10,882 by Bluth
Another BLuth to BLog.
Guardian Prize 28,530 by Picaroon
Some subtle definitions and self-referential clues in this week’s “Prize” puzzle.
Independent 10,881 / Phi
Phi has brought the latest series of mid-week puzzles to an end. I found this to be a medium-difficulty puzzle, compiled on a solver-friendly grid with four longer entries and a lot of … Read more >>
Financial Times 16,875 by REDSHANK
A solid workout from REDSHANK. Slow work but got there eventually. Thanks for the treat, REDSHANK.
Guardian 28,535 – Paul
As has been my experience with many of Paul’s recent puzzles, this one started out feeling quite hard, but yielded satisfyingly in the end. I was helped by guessing the two long acrosses … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 28534 Crucible
Thanks to Crucible. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Let’s talk about the weather … and the climate, and things to do with them. Across 1. Hot dish, then cold, very cold (6) … Read more >>
Financial Times 16,874 by MOO
A clever puzzle from Moo.
Independent 10880 / Serpent
Serpent is a frequent setter of Independent puzzles. There is often a theme or message within Serpent’s puzzles, but if there is anything today I haven’t been able to see … Read more >>