Nothing too difficult in this Falcon puzzle.
Independent 9,983 by Serpent
Serpent returns this week with another slippery offering.
Guardian Cryptic 27,637 by Nutmeg
Some fun from NUTMEG to kick off the day…
Financial Times 15,976 by Goliath
Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of September 29, 2018
Independent 9,982 / Gila
Today’s mid-week entertainment has been supplied by Gila, one of the newer Indy compilers. I found this to be a rather tough puzzle and I needed to work really hard to finish it. … Read more >>
Financial Times 15,985 / Aardvark
Well, I’m back in what used to be my customary Wednesday FT slot, but only for a couple of weeks whilst PeeDee is away. I will be honest and say that I didn’t … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 27,636 by Crucible
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/27636.
Inquisitor 1562: Provider of Name Filling Entry by Ifor
I (Hi) shall be in the USA on holiday when this is published, and as both Ho (hospitalised) and Ba (retired from IQ) are unavailable, I may not be able to respond to … Read more >>
Guardian 27,635 / Picaroon
A highly entertaining puzzle from Picaroon, with the usual meticulous cluing and interesting and witty surfaces, with misdirection all over the place. Most enjoyable – many thanks to Picaroon. Definitions are underlined in … Read more >>
Independent 9981 / Knut
Knut is a topical setter, whose puzzles clues and entries often contain references to people and incidents of recent weeks Today the puzzle was themed around P45 which enabled a … Read more >>
Financial Times 15,984 by SAYANG
A solid Tuesday set with plenty of anagrams & double-Ds to keep the brain-cells ticking plus the odd flash of wit
Financial Times 15,983 by CRUX
As usual with CRUX, a more challenging start to the week…
Guardian Cryptic 27,634 by Vulcan
Mostly quick, but needed all the crossers for a couple of the cryptic definitions. Favourites were 8ac and 18ac. Thanks to Vulcan.
Guardian Quiptic 986/Moley
Nothing to frighten the horses here, which is as it should be for a Quiptic. I hope those newer to the dark arts will have enjoyed finishing this one. If I’ve not explained … Read more >>
Independent 9980/Vigo
Well done, that woman. A delightful, accessible puzzle to start the Indy week, with shedloads of great surfaces. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition (xxxx)* … Read more >>