We’re more used to seeing Eccles on a Wednesday, but I’m quite happy to meet him on a Thursday instead.
Financial Times 18,182 by GURNEY
A near pangram from Gurney this morning.
Enigmatic Variations No.1714 – Shambles by Curmudgeon
“Solvers must highlight 29 cells showing (3,3,7) in the symmetrically shaped (3,6,2,5) as recounted by 11.
In 19 clues there is a misprint in the definition that must be corrected before solving. Correct letters spell a three-word phrase that will help lead solvers to the SHAMBLES. Chambers Dictionary (2016) is recommended.”
York S&B — itinerary and map
A map, itinerary and details of transport can be found here: https://www.jetdoc.co.uk/york-sloggers-and-betters-2024 (for some reason, the link name hasn’t updated, but it does refer to 2025). It’s almost identical to last year — timings … Read more >>
Independent 12,168 by Methuselah
What! No Eccles’s today. What is happening?
Financial Times 18,181 by GOLIATH
Goliath is on top form with this puzzle.
Guardian Cryptic crossword No 29,820 by Pasquale
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/29820.
Independent 12,167 / Atrica
Atrica has provided our Tuesday puzzle today on what is our known theme day. This time, I managed to get through to the end of the puzzle, and I finally managed to parse everything to my satisfaction. However, I still had no idea as to the theme of the puzzle! When did the penny drop for you, I wonder?
Guardian 29,819 / Carpathian
Carpathian appears in the Tuesday slot again.
Financial Times 18,180 by GAFF
Quite a thorny/inventive puzzle from Gaff, evidently thematic, as it bears the epigraph: “A 40th anniversary puzzle” . . .
Financial Times 18,179 by BOBCAT
BOBCAT kicks off the week…
Spectator blog
I’m delighted to announce
Guardian Cryptic crossword No 29,818 by Vulcan
A fun solve with a few slightly trickier clues – my favourites were 1ac, 25ac, and 5dn. Thanks to Vulcan.
Independent 12,166 by Kairos
Child’s play from Kairos this Monday morning