A puzzle from the Don himself this morning.
Guardian 27,691 – Paul
I found this a bit of a curate’s egg, somehow lacking the Paul trademark wit; I wondered whether it might be (like another puzzle a few weeks ago) the result of one of … Read more >>
Financial Times 16,030 by Mudd
Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of December 1, 2018
Financial Times 16,039 by WANDERER
Phew, this was hard work! Still a couple that I am not sure about. Thanks Wanderer.
Guardian Cryptic 27,690 by Puck
Some unusual words in this puzzle from Puck.
Independent 10,036 by Italicus
This seems to be only the fourth Indy puzzle from Italicus, and the first one we have had the pleasure of blogging.
Inquisitor 1571: Unassuming Champion by Ploy
Unassuming Champion by Ploy In 24 clues, one letter must be changed before solving. The new letters give the names of two people. They form a group with a further nine items, … Read more >>
Independent 10,035 / Radian
The Tuesday slot this week has been filled by Radian, whose work tends to be published on Tuesdays, in my experience. I found this to be an enjoyable solve, perfectly pitched in terms … Read more >>
Financial Times 16,038 by CRUX
Christmas is coming. Time for some chestnuts…
Guardian Cryptic 27,689 by Brummie
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/27689.
Guardian 27,688 / Brendan
What a lovely Monday morning surprise, to find a puzzle by Brendan, after a nine-month absence! A puzzle that couldn’t have been more up my street. I had only three across … Read more >>
Financial Times 16,037 by ARMONIE
A gentle start to the week from ARMONIE…
Independent 10,034/Tees
Always a smile on my face when I get a Monday Tees to blog. He knows stuff, and he knows his stuff, which always makes for an entertaining puzzle with a wide range … Read more >>
Guardian Quiptic 995 Carpathian
A good Quiptic, with the NE corner the last to yield. Thanks to Carpathian. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 Swimmer private investigator managed to hoax regularly (7) PIRANHA : PI(abbrev. … Read more >>
Cyclops 639 – Like (Brex)It, or Lump It…
…that seems to be the choice, at the start of this momentous week, and Cyclops has his finger pretty much on the pulse… …with LIKE IT OR LUMP IT seeming to sum up the … Read more >>