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Independent 10420 / Phi

Fri March 6, 2020 at 7:30 am by duncanshiell

Phi is in his regular Friday slot BREWSKIS and DASHIKI were the most obscure words for me. BREWSKIS was completely new to me, but DASHIKI I have met before in … Read more >>

Financial Times 16,417 by JASON

Thu March 5, 2020 at 7:42 am by loonapick

Today’s FT puzzle is brought to us courtesy of Jason.

Guardian Cryptic 28,073 by Imogen

Thu March 5, 2020 at 2:12 am by manehi

An enjoyable solve, with some particularly satisfying constructions that raised a smile. Favourites 1ac, 12ac, 14ac, 22ac, 1dn, 4dn, 7dn, and 9dn. Thanks to Imogen.

Independent 10,419 by Monk

Sun March 15, 2020 at 12:05 pmThu March 5, 2020 at 1:45 am by John

A rare appearance from Monk — once an ever-present — and, apart from one or two clues that are beyond me (but I would say that, wouldn’t I), an excellent solving experience. Definitions … Read more >>

Financial Times 16,407 by Mudd

Thu March 5, 2020 at 1:35 pmThu March 5, 2020 at 12:01 am by Pete Maclean

Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of February 22, 2020

Financial Times 16,416 by JULIUS

Wed March 4, 2020 at 12:28 pm by PeeDee

I hope Julius will forgive me for saying this, but what a lot of rubbish! Thank you Julius. ACROSS 1 LITTER BAGS Spooner’s resentful convicts found down in the dumps (6,4) Spoonersim of … Read more >>

Independent 10,418 by Eccles

Wed March 4, 2020 at 8:05 am by Bertandjoyce

It’s Wednesday and it’s Eccles again – we’re in for some fun! We found this a little easier than we expected it to be, but that’s not to say we didn’t enjoy it. … Read more >>

Guardian 28,072 – Tramp

Wed March 4, 2020 at 10:50 amWed March 4, 2020 at 7:36 am by Andrew

I made a slow start on this, and didn’t get much quicker as I eventually progressed. A few tricky parsings too, even when the answer was (reasonably) clear. There’s an obvious Houdini theme … Read more >>

Independent 10,417 / Vigo

Tue March 3, 2020 at 3:03 pm by RatkojaRiku

Vigo has provided today’s puzzle for our intellectual stimulation. Tuesday’s puzzle normally includes a theme, but if there is one today, it has eluded me. I found this puzzle to be towards the … Read more >>

Inquisitor 1635: Double Checking by Phi

Tue March 3, 2020 at 10:50 pmTue March 3, 2020 at 10:00 am by kenmac

Double Checking by Phi The puzzle is based on one of a set of verses. In one cell in each column the across and down answers clash; clashes to be resolved in favour … Read more >>

Guardian Cryptic 28,071 by Vlad

Tue March 3, 2020 at 7:49 am by loonapick

Vlad provides a toughie this morning.

Financial Times 16,415 by BASILISK

Tue March 3, 2020 at 12:47 pmTue March 3, 2020 at 3:46 am by Grant Baynham

Recommended, even if you don’t usually do the Tuesday FT.

Financial Times 16,414 by ZAMORCA

Mon March 2, 2020 at 9:26 am by Teacow

A satisfying challenge from ZAMORCA this morning… And, if I'm not much mistaken, a pangram to boot! All good stuff, though I think my parsing of 14d and 27a is a bit dodgy. … Read more >>

Independent 10,416 by Italicus

Mon March 2, 2020 at 9:00 am by NealH

A puzzle full of intricate wordplay from Italicus.

Guardian Quiptic 1059 Carpathian

Mon March 2, 2020 at 8:47 am by scchua

Thanks to Carpathian for a neat and enjoyable Quiptic. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 Confront air conditioning price (6) ACCOST : AC(abbrev. for “air conditioning”) + COST(the price to pay … Read more >>