A significantly humbling experience, akin to a marathon struggle with each km feeling like the 42nd. Thanks Redshank.
Guardian 27,715 / Boatman
This is my third Boatman blog in a row! I thought this was a clever puzzle, with its unmissable theme of prime numbers, together with ingenious exploitation of other meanings of … Read more >>
Independent 10061 / Phi
This is my first blog of a Phi puzzle in 2019. As ever it is a pleasant task. I can’t see any link between any of the entries, but experience … Read more >>
Independent 10,060 by Wiglaf
Not the world’s easiest crossword, but it is Thursday after all. No complaints though: a whole lot of very nice clues, and the only holdups were the result of my own incompetence.
Definitions in maroon, underlined. Anagram indicators in italics.
Guardian Cryptic 27,714 by Nutmeg
Fun with lots of tricksy clues and clever definitions – favourites were 12ac, 13ac, and 26ac. Thanks to Nutmeg
Financial Times 16,061 by ALBERICH
Alberich provides our FT challenge today.
Financial Times 16,052 by Mudd
Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of December 29, 2018
Financial Times 16,060 by GOZO
A themed puzzle as usual from Gozo.
Independent 10,059 by Serpent
Since October we have been alternating with Duncan when it comes to blogging Serpent’s puzzles. Not that we are complaining. We have come to expect some great surfaces and some head scratching moments and this puzzle was no exception.
Guardian 27,713 – Brummie
This all went in pretty quickly, apart from the NW corner, which took me longer than the rest put together. It’s always worth looking for a theme in this setter’s puzzles, and here … Read more >>
Inquisitor 1575: The Gas Man Cometh by Ifor
The Gas Man Cometh by Ifor The Gas Man: “Just checked – I’ll be there at 1, but must leave at some point. I know your number.” The Author: “I’ve got you … Read more >>
Independent 10,058 / Punk
Punk has provided this Tuesday’s cruciverbal challenge. I realised this morning that it has been a long time since it last fell to me to blog a crossword by Punk, so this honour … Read more >>
Financial Times 16,059 by NEO
Enjoyable puzzle with some very pleasing surfaces.
Guardian Cryptic 27,712 by Pasquale
One for those of us who like a bit of general knowledge in our puzzles.
Guardian Quiptic 999 Pan
Thanks to Pan for this enjoyable Quiptic. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Clues and solutions for 16 across and 6 down have been changed. Across 1 Short and extremely sexy movement made … Read more >>