Had a slow start, and then it was done very quickly. Still unsure on some parsing. Favourites 25ac and 5dn – thanks to Brummie.
Independent 10,337 by Phi
It’s Phi-day again! We found this a bit tougher than average for a Phi, but it all came together in the end. We are however slightly puzzled by 24d. We have looked for … Read more >>
Financial Times 16,337 by REDSHANK
Redshank serves up a gentle challenge this Friday morning. Thanks Redshank.
Independent 10,336 / Dutch
It is a year and half since I last blogged a puzzle by Dutch, so I was pleased to renew my acquaintance with him today. I found this to be a medium-difficulty puzzle. … Read more >>
Guardian 27,990 – Tramp
A nice mix of clues from Tramp today, with nothing too obscure; perhaps the old jumper may be unfamiliar to younger or non-UK solvers. No theme or Nina that I can see, though … Read more >>
Financial Times 16,336 by CHALMIE
A straightforward offering from Chalmie.
Financial Times 16,326 by Rosa Klebb
Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of November 16, 2019
Financial Times 16,335 by MONK
Another good puzzle, as reliable as the sun coming up every morning. Thank you Monk. For added interest the middle letters of the grid come in pairs. ACROSS 1 SUBTRACT Withhold advance payment … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 27,989 by Crucible
A themed challenge from Crucible. I would need to check back, but I don't remember blogging a Crucible before (when I do check, I'll probably find I've done quite a few – think … Read more >>
Independent 10335 / Eccles
Eccles is now the most regular Wednesday setter for the Indie and he always provides a good example of the setter’s art. He rarely goes in for themes or messages. … Read more >>
Inquisitor 1621: Stone the Crows by The Ace of Hearts
The Ace of Hearts is a setter who seems to specialise in Letters Latent puzzles when compiling for the Inquisitor as this is his / her third puzzle and the previous two, like … Read more >>
Independent 10,334 by Eimi
A rare appearance from our editor, who has produced an enjoyable medium-difficulty crossword that must have been … (see below). There are a few terms that were new to me and not evidently … Read more >>
Financial Times 16,334 by ORENSE
Brisk Tuesday solve with some very nice constructs and, happily, a few things to talk about…
Guardian Cryptic 27,988 by Vlad
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/27988. I wondered for a time if I would find any entry into this puzzle, but it came together eventually, except that I had not come across … Read more >>
Quiptic 1,045 by Carpathian
Carpathian provides a very good example of how a Quiptic should be. The clues are all elegantly concise, there’s nothing too obscure, and while some solutions are not straightforward they’re all “obvious when … Read more >>