“THE CLASH will be on stage thirteen times. One set of letters (according to definitions when read in clue order) gives two names, whilst the other set spells the names of three adversaries; a generic name for the former pair appears in the circles. All grid entries are given by wordplay, and Chambers Dictionary (2016) is recommended.”
Guardian Cryptic 27733 Paul
This was a bit daunting at the beginning. Thanks Paul. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 Rider went, doing a backflip, one that’s out of this world (4,5) DEEP SPACE : … Read more >>
Independent 10,079 by Phi
As always from Phi, a pleasant crossword whose secrets are quite obvious once they are revealed, but are less obvious to begin with. I’m lost on one of them, but will I trust be helped by someone; indeed I predict that within an hour someone will have put me right and all will be clear and I’ll wonder how I was ever so stupid.
Definitions in maroon, underlined. Anagram indicators in italics.
Financial Times 16,080 by ALBERICH
Quite liked this challenge from Alberich today – had to put in some hard work to get through it all. Elegant cluing and clever misdirection peppered throughout the puzzle.
Independent 10,078 by Klingsor
We always look forward to the next Klingsor….and here it is!
Financial Times 16,079 by DOGBERRY
Dogberry provides today’s FT challenge.
Guardian Cryptic 27,732 by Vlad
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/27732.
Financial Times 16,069 by Mudd
Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of January 19, 2019
Financial Times 16,078 by MONK
A super puzzle. Thank you Monk.
Guardian 27,731/ Picaroon
I shall not be surprised if crypticsue includes a reference to ‘lucky Eileen’ in any possible comment. 😉 A challenging and absorbing puzzle from Picaroon. I had very few entries on my first … Read more >>
Independent 10,077 / Silvanus
Silvanus has compiled today’s puzzle for our mid-week entertainment. He is a compiler whose crosswords I have only a modest amount of experience of solving and blogging. I thought that this was pitched … Read more >>
Inquisitor 1578: Taking Liberties by Dysart
Dysart has been setting occasional Inquisitors from the early days, starting with no 18, though rarely more than one a year. I blogged his last Inquisitor (1514) in October 2017. Each unclued entry … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 27,730 by Brummie
Lots of enjoyable clues, and mostly not too tricky other than a few unfamiliar solution words that needed checking. Favourites were 5ac, 14ac, 17ac, and 15dn. Thanks to Brummie.
Financial Times 16,077 by NEO
Elegantly crafted surfaces and a few sneaky head-scratchers in this morning’s task.
Independent 10076 / Windsurfer
Windsurfer is a new name in the Independent stable although he has featured on fifteensquared before as the setter of puzzles for sloggers and betters get-togethers. I enjoyed solving this … Read more >>