A gentle start to the week from FLIMSY…
Guardian Quiptic 994/Pan
A delightful Quiptic from Pan this morning which will have given many less experienced solvers the ‘yes, finished it!’ experience. If there is anything that I haven’t explained well enough, just ask. … Read more >>
Independent 10,028 by Alchemi
A satisfying Monday challenge from Alchemi. A few obscure words and names, and one slightly loose definition, but the wordplay in all cases is clear enough. Some elegantly concise clues and amusing / imaginative surfaces. … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 27,682 by Chifonie
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/27682.
Everyman 3,763
The Observer crossword from November 25, 2018
No news from the Western frontier – Everyman as we all know him. That said, no pushover …
Independent on Sunday 1501/Peter
It’s Peter and Pierre time again for the IoS crossword. We have always been close, but now we are besties because she has given me a bird. As well as a good puzzle … Read more >>
Guardian Genius 185 – Picaroon
Well, this was fun, though I would have preferred it to have lasted a little longer. The first clue that I solved during my first quick pass through them was 24ac, which was … Read more >>
AZED 2,424
A flawless Azed production
Independent 10027 by Morph
As the Christmas bells start to ring, a puzzle from Morph to avoid the queues of people spending money on things that nobody needs. What a joy it was – everything I like … Read more >>
Guardian 27,675 / Paul
We normally complete Paul’s crosswords pretty quickly, but this one took ages! That’s a bit surprising in retrospect since there’s nothing very obscure here. A high quality puzzle, as ever – thank-you, Paul! … Read more >>
Enigmatic Variations 1357 Giving the Game Away by Kcit
Some redundant words in clues which allow the grid to be completed. 4 unclued entries – otherwise all is normal. Proved to be hard work this puzzle, but eventually the grid started to … Read more >>
Financial Times 16,029 by BRADMAN
A mostly straightforward challenge from a familiar setter on a Friday. Thanks Bradman !
Independent 10,026 by Phi
It’s Phi-day again and another good puzzle to end the week
Guardian Cryptic 27,680 by Paul
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/27680.
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