Zamorca takes a turn on a Thursday for a change…
Guardian 28,528 – Nutmeg
When I blogged Nutmeg’s previous puzzle a couple of weeks ago I commented that “even her easier clues are disguised enough to make them interesting”, and it was a similar experience here. Again … Read more >>
Financial Times 16,858 by Basilisk
Non-prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of August 7, 2021
Enigmatic Variations No. 1499: The South American One by Gaston
The continental theme seems to have ‘drifted’ on beyond ‘Ladies’ Month’, with Gaston taking us to THE SOUTH AMERICAN ONE this week: Will it be a road to Rio? Will it be Chile when we get there? Will we catch a boat to Bolivia?
Independent 10,873 by Eccles
Great, it’s Wednesday and I have an Eccles to solve and blog on my own.
Financial Times 16,867 by JULIUS
It is ages since I blogged a puzzle from Julius, great fun! Thank you.
Guardian Cryptic 28,527 by Fed
My first Fed, I think…
Inquisitor 1711: Across the Board by Opsimath
Across the Board by Opsimath Clues are listed in alphabetical order of their answers, which are to be fitted into the grid wherever they will go. Ten thematic answers (two of 2 … Read more >>
Financial Times 16,866 by JASON
A decent challenge for a Tuesday.
Independent 10,872 / Dill
Dill is occupying this week’s Tuesday slot. Dill is a compiler whose work I have limited experience of blogging and solving, so I wasn’t quite sure what lay in store for me today. … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 28,526 by Vlad
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28526.
Guardian Quiptic 1135 Anto
Thanks to Anto. Apologies for the late blog mainly due to the late posting of the puzzle. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1. Fast food outlet initially lacking music (3,3) HIP … Read more >>
Guardian 28,525 / Vulcan
Vulcan starts the week with a fairly typical Monday medley. A couple of the ‘cryptic’ definitions are rather questionable but, on the whole, Vulcan fulfils the brief of providing the traditional ‘gentle start … Read more >>
Independent 10,871 by Vigo
An enjoyable Monday puzzle from Vigo.
Financial Times 16,865 by HAMILTON
The working week begins with a HAMILTON…