Found this a little tricky, struggling to finish in the SW corner. Favourites were 13ac, 7dn, 14dn, and 16dn. Thanks to Brummie
Independent 9911 / Hoskins
Having missed blogging the most recent weekday Hoskins while we were walking Hadrian’s Wall last month, we’ve hit lucky today! Another fun puzzle from Harry with a few trademark sex, drugs and … Read more >>
Financial Times 15,914 by NEO
The puzzle can be found here.
Financial Times 15,904 by Mudd
Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of July 7, 2018
Independent 9,910 / Serpent
Today’s tribute puzzle has been provided by Serpent. Today sees the hundredth anniversary of the birth of former South African President Nelson R (=Rolihlahla) Mandela. His name is spelt out across the top … Read more >>
Financial Times 15,913 by SLEUTH
A straightforward style of puzzle from Sleuth. Thank you Sleuth.
Guardian Cryptic 27,564 by Vlad
A very enjoyable VLAD this morning – quite a challenge
Inquisitor 1550: Ivy by Eclogue
Eclogue is quite a frequent setter, his last two puzzles were the New Year’s Eve puzzle about the dinner sketch, watched religiously in Germany every year, and the Red Dwarf puzzle, so I … Read more >>
Independent 9909 / Radian
A Radian puzzle today I found this quite difficult, especially the South East corner where HERONRY, INNUENDO and HYPNOSIS were the last ones in, At 1 across I had OPPONENT … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 27,563 by Pasquale
The puzzle can be solved online here.
Financial Times 15,912 by HAMILTON
Hard work from Hamilton today…
Financial Times 15,911 by FLIMSY
Lovely start to the week from FLIMSY
Guardian Quiptic 974/Hectence
A delightful Quiptic from Hectence, I thought. Because it’s a beginners’ puzzle, I have tried to give full explanations, but if there is anything you don’t get, just ask. Abbreviations … Read more >>
Independent 9908 Tees
A nicely constructed and pleasing puzzle from Tees, who has become a Monday regular in the Indy. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition (xxxx)* anagram … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 27,562 by Vulcan
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/27562.