Harpo established themselves as a setter of Guardian cryptics around three year ago, but this is only the second Quiptic that they have compiled.
Independent on Sunday 1,837/Bluejacket
Only Bluejacket’s second appearance in the Independent after a debut last month. I blogged that first puzzle and said very positive things about it, and I’m about to do the same for this one.
Everyman 4,098
This is the second appearance of Everyman in its/his new home on observer.co.uk
Azed No. 2,759 plain – competition puzzle
A slightly tougher than normal plain Azed…
Listener No 4863, “Board of Trade”, A Setter’s Blog by Deuce
I’ve seen plenty of crossword puzzles based on games: Scrabble (from Paddock, just a few weeks ago); Boggle (from Twin); Battleships (Harribobs); Sudoku (Twin again); and uncountable further references to chess, bridge and go.
Independent 12,039 by Maize
There have not been many outings for Maize in the last few years.
Let’s hope we get to see more like this …
Quick Cryptic 58 by Pangakupu
This week’s 11 x 11 crossword from the Guardian, intended to teach cryptic crosswords, found here
Guardian Prize No 29,685 by Paul
Self-referential Paul crosswords like this got me hooked on cryptics, however many years ago now, but I think this is my first opportunity to blog one. Until the key word comes to light, they can be very tough to solve.
Financial Times 18,049 by GAFF
A proper headscratcher from GAFF this Friday.
Guardian 29690 / Vlad
It’s Vlad throwing down the challenge today …
Independent 12,038 by Phi
It’s Phiday again!
Independent 12,037 / Stamp
Stamp has provided today’s puzzle and is one of those setters whose work I have the least experience of solving and blogging.
Guardian Cryptic crossword No 29,689 by Kite
A nice mix of clues and quite tricky in parts…