Peto provides this morning’s headscratcher in the FT.
Guardian Cryptic 27,792 by Tramp
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/27792
Financial Times 16,129 by Mudd
Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of March 30, 2019
Financial Times 16,138 by JULIUS
Entertaining as always. Thank you Julius.
Independent 10137 by Eccles
The very satisfactory and enjoyable production that we have come to expect from Eccles. A good collection of convincing surfaces.
Definitions underlined, in maroon. Anagram indicators in italics.
Guardian 27,791 / Nutmeg
This is my third Nutmeg blog in a row and I’m not complaining. I can’t see a theme this time – just the characteristic blend of well-constructed clues with silky-smooth surfaces and a … Read more >>
Inquisitor 1588: Odd One Out by eXtent
There have been a couple of Inquisitor puzzles from eXtent since we had a solo effort from either of them – but that’s OK. Preamble: Wordplay in 21 clues omits a letter … Read more >>
Financial Times 16137 Sleuth
Thanks Sleuth for an enjoyable crossword. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 Sauciest hint when frolicking making one keen (12) ENTHUSIASTIC : Anagram of(… when frolicking) SAUCIEST HINT. 8 Companion rejected … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 27,790 by Brummie
A quick and enjoyable solve, with plenty of smiles including 12ac, 26ac, 27ac, 15dn, and 17dn. Thanks to Brummie.
Independent 10,136 by Crosophile
Well – a bit of confusion in the B&J household yesterday, as this puzzle appeared in the subscription version of the Indy app, with the Tees puzzle that was blogged yesterday by Quirister appearing on the Indy webpage. Both versions then appeared on the app.
Apologies to those who solved the Indy subscription version of the puzzle yesterday for the delay in the blog.
Financial Times 16,136 by ARMONIE
Armonie gives us a fun and fairly challenging puzzle to kick off the week.
Independent 10,135 by Tees
Just what we need to brighten up a dull Monday morning: some sparkling wit from Tees. Among lots of very good clues, I particularly enjoyed the laugh-out-loud puns of 15a, 4d and 13d. … Read more >>
Guardian Quiptic 1,012/Matilda
Matilda has, as usual, given us a fine Quiptic this morning. Just right for its target audience, I think. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition … Read more >>
Guardian 27,789 – Pan
A very suitable puzzle for the Monday slot – not difficult, but not a complete walkover, and some nice surfaces. A couple of bits of UK-specific general knowledge might cause trouble to some. … Read more >>
Everyman 3,781
Another week, another Everyman. Some very good clues, some messy ones.