Very tough going, with a quite a bit of checking and parsing after the fact. Favourites were 17ac, 26/6, 7dn, and 18/28. Thanks to Enigmatist for the workout. Edit: and congratulations to Enigmatist – thanks to crypticsue for pointing out that this is the 40th anniversary of John’s first Guardian puzzle.
Independent 10125 by Phi
Well, this is our second Phi blog in two weeks! Is there something special going on tomorrow? Or is this just indicative or maybe more meaningful?
Financial Times 16,127 by REDSHANK
Redshank’s puzzle in this morning’s FT is a joy to solve.
Guardian 27,780 – Vlad
By Vladian standards I found that I filled the grid quite quickly. Parsing some of the clues was a lot trickier though. Thanks to Vlad for the challenge. … Read more >>
Financial Times 16,117 by Goliath
Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of March 16, 2019
Financial Times 16,126 by GOZO
An unusual challenge this morning. Thank you Gozo.
Independent 10,125 / Eccles
Eccles has provided this week’s Wednesday teaser. I found this to be a puzzle of two halves in that I sped through the top half of the grid before needing to work harder … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 27,779 by Picaroon
A tough but fair challenge from Picaroon.
Inquisitor 1586: Carte Blanche by Eclogue
First, a mention of the sad news accompanying this puzzle, that Schadenfreude is no more. I was in awe for many years of the creativity of his puzzles and the accuracy of his … Read more >>
Financial Times 16,125 by JASON
A more than usually diverting Tuesday puzzle.
Independent 10124 / Wire
This is the second Wire crossword I have blogged. The first one had a theme based on The Wind in the Willows; Have we got a theme today? I think … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 27,778 by Qaos
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/27778.
Financial Times 16,124 by ARMONIE
The reliable ARMONIE launches us into the week…
Guardian Quiptic 1,010/Hectence
Hectence is one of the longest-standing setters of the Quiptic, and she has compiled, as always, an elegant, tractable, and pleasing puzzle for us this morning. The blog, as always, is aimed at … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 27,777 by Chifonie
Chifonie provides our Monday morning wake-up call: enough to get the brain working, but nothing too taxing.