Smooth solving this morning.
Guardian Cryptic 28,040 by Vulcan
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28040. Typical Monday fare from Vulcan. 1D MAGNOLIA tickled my fancy. ACROSS 5 PLACID Unruffled tartan worn by chief of clan (6) An envelope (‘worn by’) of … Read more >>
Everyman 3,823
The Observer crossword from Jan 19, 2020. Nice ‘n’ easy. Perfect Sunday, in our case, afternoon entertainment over a cuppa. The two long ones are ending in words that rhyme (welly & jelly) … Read more >>
Independent on Sunday 1,561/Dill
Dill’s third crossword for the Independent on Sunday, and my first encounter with her as a blogger. I enjoyed the puzzle, and even managed to spot the ghost theme, which … Read more >>
AZED 2,484
A plain Azed where most of the answers slotted in readily enough…
Independent 10,385 by Serpent
My run of a trio of Hobs comes to an end with a tussle with the Serpent. Knowing Serpent’s reputation there will be a theme, won’t there? And was there? Indeed there was … Read more >>
Inquisitor Review of the Year 2018-9
Here comes the Bride
So, we now have a possible Round 2 question for Only Connect: What comes fourth in this sequence of Clues:
Guardian Prize 28,033 / Brendan
I count myself lucky to have been asked to step in for mhl, who is on holiday on the other side of the world, with unreliable internet access, to blog a puzzle by … Read more >>
Enigmatic Variations 1417 Time for Action by X-Type
4 unclued entries to determine and a thematic alteration to be applied to a clue in each across row leaving a real word. The downs are all normal Quite a gentle workout, though … Read more >>
Independent 10,384 by Phi
Phi is back to his usual day this week after a brief excursion to the weekend last Saturday The first thing we noticed about the puzzle was the large square in the middle, … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 28,038 by Paul
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28038. Paul has served up mini-themes of London districts and Prime Ministers this time, with a mix of simple and convoluted wordplay. A fitting end to a … Read more >>
Financial Times 16,382 by BRADMAN
A relatively easy puzzle from BRADMAN today. Thanks Don, for a pleasant workout. And to all who understand this, Gong xi fa cai !!
Independent 10,383 / Loglady
Loglady, with whose work I am not yet that well acquainted, is occupying the Thursday slot this week. I think that I have managed to solve all the clues correctly and unaided, although … Read more >>
Guardian 28,037 / Crucible
It’s Crucible today, with a themed puzzle right up my street. I know the theme won’t be everyone’s cup of tea but I hope there’s enough wit and ingenuity in the clues to … Read more >>
Financial Times 16,381 by NEO
Neo steps up to the setter’s plate today.