An excellent grid from SOLOMON with witty surfaces, clever misdirections and good variety.
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Guardian Cryptic 29,677 by Pangakupu
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/29677.
Independent 12,025 by Knut
Knut usually shows up about once a month in the Independent, but I haven’t found him in my blog slot for a few months.
Financial Times 18,035 by GUY
Guy doing what Guy does
Enigmatic Variations No.1690 – Nob by Vismut
“Clues are given in alphabetical order of their answers and must be entered into the grid where they will fit. In 12 clues, a NOB’s word must be removed before solving; read in normal clue order the first letter of each of these clues gives a thematic expression, which is missing something removed from the person whose nickname and title complete the two unclued entries. Solvers must highlight a name (11 contiguous cells), circle the letter which has dropped vertically and insert one entry number.”
Guardian 29,676 / Fed
A welcome midweek return from Fed, after a gap of over four months.
Independent 12,024 by Eccles
Once again we have an Eccles to solve on Wednesday …..
Financial Times 18,034 by GOLIATH
An enjoyable challenge from Goliath.
Independent 12,023 / Hoskins
Hoskins has produced the first Indy puzzle published since the Easter break. Tuesday also happens to be our theme day.
Inquisitor 1903: Lines by Pandiculator
Lines by Pandiculator
In the completed grid, solvers must replace two cells’ contents with digits and draw two thematic lines, each joining two grid edges. Each answer whose entry crosses the shorter line must be thematically treated to form its entry, while each clue whose entry crosses the longer line contains a misprint representative of the change resulting from the crossing.
All other clues contain an extra word which must be removed before solving. The first letters of these spell: (i) an abbreviated form of a third line that had a property notably associated with the first two; and (ii) three things that must be highlighted (30 cells) to form a diagram of a notable claimed occurrence. Ignoring digits, real words are maintained throughout.
Enumerations refer to entry length.
Guardian 29,675 by Paul
A tricky solve with some neat surfaces. My favourites were 8ac, 14ac, 6dn, 13dn, and 16dn. Thanks to Paul.
Financial Times 18,033 by JASON
An economical set of clues from Jason . . .
Financial Times 18,032 by MUDD
MUDD kicks off the week…