A nice variety of clue types here, plenty to keep one’s interest. Thanks Goliath
Independent 10071 / Crosophile
Crosophile provides the fare today. This puzzle challenged my spelling in a couple of places. I had RI [religious instruction] for scripture leading to PUTRIFY at 21 down (PUTREFY) … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 27,725 by Philistine
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/27725.
Inquisitor 1577: Hearst by Kruger
This is Kruger’s thirty-ninth Inquisitor puzzle making him the third most prolific Inquisitor setter to date behind Schadenfreude (80) and Phi (57). The preamble stated " Corrections to single letter … Read more >>
Financial Times 16,071 by CRUX
A straightforward Tuesday offering, not without its moments but with some curiously unsatifying cryptic definitions.
Independent 10,070 by Radian
A pleasant crossword from Radian: all semed straightforward enough and there were some nice clues. I have my doubts about one of them, but perhaps that’s just me being fussy.
Definitions in maroon, underlined. Anagram indicators in italics.
Guardian 27,724 / Arachne
It’s been a couple of months since the last Arachne puzzle and I count myself lucky to have landed my second blog in a row. Without surprise, I find I can repeat my … Read more >>
Guardian Quiptic 1,001 / Hectence
A no-show by the scheduled blogger so here is an analysis of the clues. I cannot comment as to how this compares with other Quiptics because it is not a series that I … Read more >>
Financial Times 16,070 by ARMONIE
An ARMONIE to start off the week, and our 50th FT blog!
Guardian Cryptic 27,723 by Pan
Not very tricky but some nice surfaces and clues – favourites were 13ac, 3dn, and 6dn. Thanks to Pan.
Independent 10,069/Anglio
A pleasing and appropriately gentle Monday puzzle from Anglio, who made his Indy debut almost exactly three years ago. All good stuff, apart from one clue which I can’t parse to my satisfaction. … Read more >>
Cyclops 642 – Hard? Don’t Hold Your Breath
After the fun-and-games of the wonderful Xmas special, we are back to ‘normal’ Cyclops… …with lots of Brexit-ian parallels that can be drawn – politicians are CHEWING THE CUD this weekend, before more CHEAP … Read more >>
Everyman 3,770/13 January
The current Everyman setter is publishing his last puzzle today (20th January), so this one is my last chance to blog him. It’s been a lot of fun. Abbreviations cd … Read more >>
Independent on Sunday 1508 Kairos
Thanks to Kairos for an enjoyable IoS. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 No drugs sign – one seen in park? (4,3,3,5) KEEP OFF THE GRASS : KEEP OFF(no!/don’t even think … Read more >>
AZED 2,431 Plain
Another set of interesting words. I never get tired of solving Azed puzzles as there is always something new for me to learn. Thank you Azed.