An enjoyable puzzle from the always reliable Klingsor.
Private Eye (Cyclops/703) Banal Blabbermouth
Our one-eyed friend provides the fun at the back of the mag as usual. Some relatively easy clues this time I felt, particularly those with long definitions, but not to the extent of … Read more >>
Guardian Genius 215 / Picaroon
So we have a preamble, as was to be expected, and one with no apparent ambiguities: “Fourteen solutions need to be partially amended before entry into the grid in a consistent manner by … Read more >>
Azed 2555
I usually manage to solve plain Azeds in a single sitting, but with this one I ground to a halt after getting about ten answers in, so I had a break, and when … Read more >>
Everyman 3,894/30 May
I found this clunky in many places, but at the risk of repeating myself, I’m only the blogger. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = … Read more >>
Independent on Sunday 1632 Hoskins
Thanks to Hoskins for his trademark cluing. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 6. Happy prisoner with outdoor accommodation (7) CONTENT : CON(short for “convict”/prisoner) plus(with) TENT(outdoor and portable accommodation/shelter). 7. Old … Read more >>
Independent 10,810 by Rodriguez (Sat 05-Jun 2021)
Good Lord what a fantastic puzzle. It looks like Rodriguez is settling into a Saturday slot each month, and I’m the lucky blogger to get this one. I hope that’s enough initial praise … Read more >>
Guardian Prize 28,458 by Paul
Another themed puzzle from Paul for the second Saturday in succession.
Guardian 28,463 / Paul
Since Paul occupied the Saturday slot last week, I wasn’t surprised to see his name on today’s puzzle. From time to time, Paul produces a puzzle that reminds me of why he was … Read more >>
Independent 10,809 / Phi
Phi brings yet another suite of mid-week puzzles to an end. I found this to be towards the more challenging end of the Phi spectrum of difficulty. In the end, I needed to … Read more >>
Financial Times 16,803 by BRADMAN
A typical BRADMANesque Friday morning.
Financial Times 16,802 by NEO
Neo is today's compiler.
Independent 10,808 / Serpent
Serpent on Thursday – an interesting puzzle from which I learnt something I never knew before. Serpent takes us back millions of years with the entry at 8 down – … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 28,462 by Picaroon
Some lovely surfaces – lots of favourites, including 1ac, 11ac, 12ac, 15ac, 21ac, 26ac, 4dn, 5dn, and 16dn. Thanks to Picaroon for the puzzle
Enigmatic Variations No. 1488: Carbon-Neutral by Kruger
Hi all. This is the second Kruger EV I have encountered and I would be happy to come back for more. The preamble reads: Nine clues each contain a misprint in their … Read more >>