Alchemi gets our week off in the so called “easy” spot.
Guardian Quiptic 979 Pan
Thanks Pan for a typical Quiptic. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 5 Our future king has appropriate headgear (6) CROWNS : CR(abbrev. for “Charles Rex”, King Charles, our;the crossword setter’s and … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 27,592 by Nutmeg
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/27592.
Cyclops 631 – Oblivious Outcast
A fairly routine puzzle from Cyclops…nothing obviously topical or too complicated… …which is handy, as I am currently ‘walkabout’ in Australia on a family holiday, with minimal spare time for solving/blogging. A quick … Read more >>
Azed No 2409
A 13 by 11 grid this week, with generous checking and one unusual clue.
Independent on Sunday 1,486 by Peter
My second Peter on the trot after 1,482 a few weeks back, and it seemed a fairly similar experience. A few easier ones, a few that few put up a fight, and I … Read more >>
Everyman 3,748
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/everyman/3748.
Independent crossword 9937 by Serpent
A puzzle from Serpent – a compiler I am rapidly growing to admire. And no disappointment here. Very much the usual high standard of clueing with some original/unusual devices in the clue construction … Read more >>
Guardian Prize 27,585 /Paul
I was rather surprised to see Paul’s name on the Prize puzzle, after he’d already filled the Tuesday slot last week. I think we’re used to a weekly appearance from him by now … Read more >>
Enigmatic Variations No.1342 – Accomplishment by Chalicea
’44 honoured ACCOMPLISHMENT in 1, 4, 21, 32 and 42 (all unclued); solvers must highlight one of his own. Chambers Dictionary (2016) is recommended.”
Independent 9,936 by Phi
The usual utterly sound and enjoyable crossword from Phi. Nothing at all controversial, so far as I can see.
Although Phi often has a Nina he apparently never uses this as an excuse to have less than 50% checking. OK some people don’t regard this as important, but sticklers like me do. (Some people would replace the word ‘sticklers’ by ‘pedants’.)
Definitions underlined, in maroon. Anagram indicators in italics.
Financial Times 15,939 by WANDERER
A very enjoyable puzzle from WANDERER today, tending to be on the relatively simpler side of the offering spectrum from this setter. Couple of new words/meanings I learnt along the way. Thanks Wanderer.
Guardian Cryptic 27,590 by Paul
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/27590.
Financial Times 15,938 / Chalmie
A very gentle stroll today but at least the puzzle appeared before late afternoon, unlike yesterday. There appears to be a theme of Gerry Anderson creations, but it will need someone with more … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 27,589 by Crucible
Fun puzzle this morning from Crucible!