Flew through this then came to a juddering halt in the SE corner…
Inquisitor 1597: To The Four Corners by Wan
This is Wan’s fourth puzzle in the Inquisitor series. I found it very challenging There was a very lengthy preamble, which read "Cardinal points (N, S, E and W) are … Read more >>
Independent 10,190 by Punk
The usual efficient and enjoyable crossword from Punk today. Purists may say that there are rather a lot of clues where you have to use one or two letters from a word, but these are clearly indicated and it doesn’t worry me.
Definitions underlined, in maroon. Anagram indicators in brackets.
Guardian 27,844 / Imogen
It’s Imogen who sets the challenge on this miserably wet morning. As usual with this setter, we have a handful of straightforward clues to get us started and keep us going, with others … Read more >>
Financial Times 16,189 by VELIA
VELIA kicks off the week…
Independent 10,189 by Tees
As usual, Tees provides a pleasant challenge for a Monday morning: it took me a while to get going, but everything was clear enough after a bit of thought.
Guardian Quiptic 1,021/Carpathian
I’m off the bench as substitute blogger this week and was delighted when I found out that I would be playing against Carpathian, because she always loses gracefully. This is her in Mary … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 27,843 by Chifonie
Fun and neatly clued – I particularly liked 20ac, 5dn, 6dn, 7dn, and 22dn. Thanks Chifonie for an enjoyable start to the week.
Cyclops 652 – Bicycle Charlatan
I found this much harder than many recent Cyclops puzzles… …it took several passes and an educated guess at an unknown (to me) person at 23A before I got my LOI – BICYCLE … Read more >>
Everyman 3,790/2 June
Another puzzle that hits the spot for the Everyman slot, I thought. Some generous clues to get you going, then all gettable with a bit of perseverance. There is a … Read more >>
AZED 2,451
A 13 x 11 grid for this month’s Prize Puzzle from Azed.
Independent on Sunday 1528 Kairos
Thanks to Kairos – not too easy for a relaxing Sunday. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 Totter’s tip – “Play cards and pray” (9) SCRAPYARD : Anagram of(Play) [CARDS plus(and) … Read more >>
Independent 10,188 by Serpent
The puzzle can be found here. Hello and happy weekend! I was thrilled to get the opportunity to blog a Serpent puzzle, but found this one a real toughie. One of those … Read more >>
Guardian Prize 27,836 by Philistine
A characteristically witty and eclectic puzzle from Philistine for the prize slot this week. If there was a theme, I missed it.
Enigmatic Variations No. 1384: Handover by Samuel
Hello everyone. Another fun puzzle from Samuel, which I found to be one of the gentler EVs that I’ve done, but with plenty of entertainment value. The preamble reads: In HANDOVER, all … Read more >>