A nice random mix of stuff from Julius. I find his word-choices and clues less predictable than the more traditional setters. Thank you Julius.
Guardian 28,479 / Nutmeg
Nutmeg is always a name to savour and here she is with a typically witty and elegant puzzle. There are some really lovely clues, with super surfaces. My favourites were 1, 10,11, 16, … Read more >>
Independent 10,825 by Eccles
When we knew we were blogging on a Wednesday, we hoped that we would have an Eccles puzzle. We were not disappointed.
Independent 10,824 / Crosophile
Crosophile has provided our entertainment this Tuesday. As it is Tuesday, we expect a theme, which I almost didn’t spot. 22/05 provides the gateway clue, and there are other sitcoms among the entries … Read more >>
Inquisitor 1703: War and Peace by eXtent
War and Peace by eXtent Across clues comprise wordplay and definition for answers in symmetrically opposite grid entries, either of which may be clued first. One of the answers in each clue with … Read more >>
Financial Times 16,818 by SLEUTH
Mostly harmless, but with one infuriating clue…
Guardian Cryptic 28,478 by Anto
A slow solve with some neat cluing and quite a few tricky parsings. Favourites were 6ac, 9ac, 12ac, 3dn, 7dn, and 20dn. Thanks to Anto for the puzzle.
Guardian Quiptic 1,127 / Carpathian
A no-show by the scheduled blogger so here is a simple analysis of the clues. Across 1 Upright house and home (6) HONEST – HO (house) NEST (home) 4 Clean ersatz stool (7) … Read more >>
Financial Times 16,817 by SLORMGORM
Monday begins with a SLORMGORM…
Independent 10,823/Bluth
I blogged Bluth’s Monday crossword last month and said that I could do with some more like that. My wish has been granted. I thought this was another delightful puzzle from this setter, … Read more >>
Guardian 28,477 – Vulcan
A suitable puzzle for those who like something easy on a Monday, though with a couple of cryptic definitions that might slow things down a bit; as is often the case, I found … Read more >>
Cyclops 704 – Regimental Quarantine
Some typical fun and games from Cyclops this fortnight…
Independent on Sunday 1,634 by Tees
The puzzle is available here. Hi everybody. Another week, another Tees, and I’m not complaining! This is the IoS, so as expected I found it rather gentler than last Saturday’s, but no … Read more >>
Azed No. 2,557 Plain
I found this trickier than usual for some reason. Hard to say if that is the puzzle or I was just having an off day. Thank you Azed.
Everyman 3,896
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/everyman/3896.