The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/27532.
Everyman 3738
Another sound and accessible crossword from Everyman. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = anagram indicator [x] letter(s) missing definitions are underlined … Read more >>
Independent on Sunday 1476 Hoskins
Thanks Hoskins for an enjoyable puzzle with clues with good surfaces. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 To get round trouble, cut class with southern mates? (7) SAILORS : AIL(to trouble;to … Read more >>
Azed 2399
I found this a bit harder than some recent Azeds, but as always the impeccable clueing, even of unfamiliar words, of which there are perhaps slightly more than usual here, leads to the … Read more >>
Independent crossword 9877 by Tyrus
Good to see Tyrus again and on a blogging Saturday too. Happy Blaydon Races day to all. I regard today as the Geordie National Day. And with the World cup on the horizon, … Read more >>
Guardian Prize 27,525 by Maskarade
A themed puzzle from Maskarade, although it was not a Bank Holiday weekend.
Enigmatic Variations No. 1332: Making Ends Meet by Artix
In MAKING ENDS MEET, each clue is a pair, leading (in either order) to two six-letter answers which share a letter in the grey cell; this shared letter is not given by wordplay. … Read more >>
Independent 9,876 / Phi
Firstly, let me apologise for the disgracefully late posting of this blog, owing to circumstances way beyond my control. I hope that it is a case of better late than never. I think … Read more >>
Financial Times 15,879 by REDSHANK
A fantastic puzzle from REDSHANK this Friday – needed some external help to augment my general knowledge but all in all, a thoroughly enjoyable solve. Much to like about this puzzle, including elegant surfaces and clever misdirections!
Guardian Cryptic 27,530 by Puck
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/27530.
Financial Times 15,868 by Mudd
Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of May 26, 2018
Guardian 27,529 / Brummie
Brummie fills the Thursday slot today. I’m afraid I didn’t enjoy this puzzle nearly so much as the last one [with a theme of children’s television] from Brummie that I blogged. … Read more >>
Financial Times 15,878 by WANDERER
Today’s puzzle ca be found here.
Independent 9875 / Monk
It’s a while since I blogged a puzzle by Monk. There seemed to be a lot of slang or informal language references in this puzzle, in both the clues and … Read more >>
Financial Times 15,877 by JULIUS
It is always a treat to get to solve and blog a puzzle from Julius. Thank you Julius.