An enjoyable puzzle from the reliable Hoskins
Guardian Quiptic 1,134/Pan
I had to make an early start on this Pan puzzle this morning, so it might be that my brain was not fully engaged, but I found this a bit chewier than usual … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 28,519 by Brendan
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28519.
Independent on Sunday 1,641/Tees
Tees on good form as usual with a pleasing and tractable crossword. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = anagram indicator [x] letter(s) removed definitions … Read more >>
Everyman 3,903
The Observer crossword from Aug 1, 2021
Azed 2564
Azed usually sets a Competition Puzzle on the first Sunday of the month. For August it is a plain puzzle where solvers are asked to set a clue for an entry for which … Read more >>
Independent 10,864 by Serpent
As the Olympic games comes to a close, Serpent one of the newer kids on the block gives us a puzzle. Certainly one of the leading gold medal contenders for hiding things ingeniously … Read more >>
Guardian 28,512 / Picaroon
A typically enjoyable puzzle from Picaroon, with plenty of witty touches There’s a nice theme here of rock singers and rocks – see below… Across 7. Fool in underwear during time inside home … Read more >>
Financial Times 16,857 by BRADMAN
A typical BRADMAN offering.
Independent 10,863 by Phi
It’s Phiday again.
Guardian Cryptic 28,517 by Picaroon
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28517.
Enigmatic Variations No. 1497 The Asian One by Chalicea
Some unclued entries, and some shading to complete the puzzle. Normal clues so should be straight forward. Some trickyish clues (to be honest) with obscure defintions but all completely fair. 30ac had me … Read more >>
Guardian 28,516 / Tramp
Tramp sets today’s challenge with a witty and enjoyable puzzle. We have examples of Tramp’s trademark use of the names of real people in the clues, in 4ac and 8,23 and 18dn, along … Read more >>
Independent 10,862 / Alchemi
Alchemi has provided an entertaining but challenging puzzle to keep us busy this Thursday. I needed to have a couple of attempts at this puzzle before completing the grid. Even with a completed … Read more >>
Financial Times 16,856 by BUCCANEER
A fun puzzle from Buccaneer