The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28369.
Everyman 3,878/7 February
A pleasing puzzle from Everyman which hits the spot of being tractable but still of interest to more experienced solvers. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition (xxxx)* anagram … Read more >>
Independent on Sunday 1616 Tees
Thanks to Tees. (Looks like I’m locked in to Tees on my blogging Sundays, but no complaints.) Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1. Rich cake found back in imperial Ceylon (6) … Read more >>
Azed No. 2,539 ‘Printer’s Devilry’ – Competition Puzzle
A difficult puzzle, but I enjoyed the challenge. This is not a cryptic crossword, but nonetheless a puzzle well worth attempting if you like word games in general. Thank you Azed.
Independent 10,714 by Monk
A snowy Saturday in February brings a puzzle from Monk. It also marks my 250th blog. Monk is one of the setters I am pleased to see composing the day’s puzzle – when … Read more >>
Guardian Prize No 28,362 by Paul
An alphabetical jigsaw, said by Paul to be inspired by his hero, John Graham (Araucaria) who would have celebrated his hundredth birthday in the next couple of weeks, but sadly died a few years ago now.
Independent 10,713 / Phi
Today is Phiday, so here he is with his latest puzzle, rounding off another mid-week series. I found this to be an enjoyable puzzle, about medium-difficulty for a Phi, and compiled using a … Read more >>
Financial Times 16,708 by JULIUS
A solid challenge from Julius to round off the work week. Thanks Julius. Today is also CNY, so to those celebrating, Gong Xi Fa Cai !!
Guardian Cryptic 28,367 by Picaroon
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28367.
Guardian 28,366 / Matilda
A straightforward and enjoyable puzzle from Matilda. The clues are well-crafted, with smooth and witty surfaces and apt definitions. Matilda’s puzzles sometimes have a theme or a Nina but I can’t see … Read more >>
Financial Times 16,707 by REDSHANK
Redshank is today's FT setter.
Independent 10712 / Serpent
Serpent is the setter in the Independent today and he provided a serious challenge for me. There is a theme here in that all the entries in the outer rows and columns are … Read more >>
Enigmatic Variations No. 1472: Test Match by Ploy
Hello all. Many thanks to Ploy for a puzzle which for me definitely passed the acid test. The preamble reads: In the completed grid, one cell contains two letters. Across and down … Read more >>
Financial Times 16,697 by Mudd
Non-prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of January 30, 2021
Financial Times 16,706 by AARDVARK
A nice puzzle, sorry about the late blog. Thanks Aardvark.