The Observer crossword from Sep 29, 2019
A puzzle in which Everyman went from one level to another (with a lot in between).
Independent on Sunday 1,545/Silvanus
A sound and generally accessible puzzle from Silvanus in the usual IoS style. Just one clue that I really struggled with. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad … Read more >>
Genius 195 / Chandler
I can only find a blog for one previous puzzle by Chandler on this site. That was also for a Genius back in November 2017 focusing on HORSES and COURSES. It will be … Read more >>
Azed 2468
A standard puzzle from Azed this week giving us another opportunity to dip into Chambers Dictionary for some new words. In the clues and few of the entries there were … Read more >>
Enigmatic Variations 1401 Unconventional by Stick Insect
Something unconventional this week which must be deduced – I do like a simple preamble. And whilst not overly difficult, what a marvellous construction. The novelty being that spaces and punctuation filled spaces … Read more >>
Independent 10,290 by Serpent (Saturday Puzzle 5 Oct 2019)
When the Serpent emerges from under a rock on a Saturday, will there be a venomous bite, or a death-rattle in the tail?… After the first pass through the Across clues I had … Read more >>
Guardian 27,938 / Paul
It gets increasingly hard to think of anything novel to say in this bit, so, as usual: this crossword is great – Paul’s the best 🙂 Across 9. Trump’s change of policy dealing … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 27943 Enigmatist
Thanks to Enigmatist. Definitions are underlined in the clues. The special instruction says: “Clues supply tips associated with 5 down 23 across” The first letters/tips of the clues give “FIND RACING’S DREAM COUPLE … Read more >>
Independent 10,289 by Phi
Phi gives us a very accessible puzzle today, with a theme that we don’t have to search for.
Financial Times 16,289 by BRADMAN
A fun puzzle from BRADMAN this Friday morning. A couple of words that were new to me but the immaculate cluing helped a speedy solve. Thanks BRADMAN!
Independent 10,288 / Tyrus
Tyrus has given us plenty to get our teeth into this Thursday. I found this to be towards the tougher end of the Indy spectrum in terms of difficulty. There was quite a … Read more >>
Financial Times 16,288 by CHALMIE
See if you can spy the theme.
Guardian Cryptic 27,942 by Paul
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/27942.
Financial Times 16,278 by Rosa Klebb
Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of September 21, 2019
Financial Times 16,287 by MONK
Another great puzzle from Monk…