A solid workout from BRADMAN this Friday morning. Was able to keep chipping away at it until everything fell in place. Thanks Don.
Independent 10,216 / Serpent
Serpent has set this Thursday’s cruciverbal challenge. I found this to be a medium-difficulty puzzle, which it has taken quite some time to parse and blog. I am still not sure whether “argument” … Read more >>
Financial Times 16,216 by REDSHANK
An excellent puzzle from Redshank in this morning’s FT.
Guardian 27,870 – Paul
I enjoyed this – after slow progress at first it gradually revealed its secrets in a very satisfying way. Thanks to Paul. With BAMBOOZLE, BANJOIST and ZITHERS in top NW corner I thought … Read more >>
Financial Times 16,206 by Mudd
Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of June 29, 2019
Financial Times 16,215 by JULIUS
The usual entertaining puzzle from Julius. I always enjoy getting one of his to blog. Thank you Julius.
Independent 10215 / Eccles
Eccles has provided a good Wednesday puzzle today There is one clue where I have struggled with the definition and that is at 20 down. I am confident of REMOVE … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 27,869 by Imogen
A toughie from Imogen this morning, but ultimately rewarding if you stick with it.
Independent 10,214 by Knut
Apart from my criticisms, which are detailed in the blog, Knut has given us his usual pleasant crossword.
Definitions underlined, in maroon. Anagram indicators in italics.
Inquisitor 1601: Terse by Chalicea
Chalicea’s name appears often as an Inquisitor setter. I last blogged one of her puzzles in March this year. The preamble was short (in line with the title; Terse) and stated: … Read more >>
Financial Times 16,214 by GURNEY
A brisk Tuesday solve. No complaints, rock-solid, all the usual crossword devices well set and overcome.
Guardian Cryptic 27,868 by Pasquale
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/27868.
Financial Times 16,213 by ARMONIE
A nice easy monday puzzle from ARMONIE….
Guardian 27,867 / Pan
It’s Pan’s turn to kick off the cryptic week, with a puzzle just right for a Monday. I found this quite straightforward, with one or two more unusual words, which were clearly clued … Read more >>
Quiptic 1,025 by Carpathian
Carpathian’s turn in the Quiptic slot this week.