Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of April 7, 2018
Financial Times 15,835 by JULIUS
Yet another witty and entertaining puzzle from Julius. Thank you.
Independent 9832 / Anglio
Anglio seems to have been appearing quarterly recently. This is the first time I have blogged an Anglio and trawling through other bloggers comments, he / she seems to present a challenge. … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 27,486 by Pasquale
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/27486.
Inquisitor 1537: Circulation by Shark
Shark provided the Inquisition this week. The preamble told us that four clashes need to be resolved by producing real words in the final grid. In order to create this, … Read more >>
Independent 9,831 by Filbert
I enjoyed this crossword by a setter whose crosswords I have never blogged. Previous puzzles seem to have been rather difficult. This one was also on the hard side, but there are some very good clues here and it all just about makes sense after solving.
Definitions underlined, in maroon. Anagram indicators in italics.
Guardian 27,485 / Boatman
I was surprised to find that I was more than usual on Boatman’s wavelength this morning. Shortly after midnight, I took what was intended to be a quick peep at the puzzle before … Read more >>
Financial Times 15,834 by FALCON
Fine Tuesday fare from the Falcon, with meticulous cluing which includes one hidden gem…
Financial Times 15,833 by HAMILTON
Thanks Hamilton – although we aren’t confident we got all the answers right, we did enjoy solving this.
Independent 9,830 by Tees
The Teas-er get us off to the new week in fine style.
Quiptic 961 by Anto
Anto’s turn in the Quiptic slot this week.
Guardian Cryptic 27,484 by Nutmeg
Thought this would be a quick finish when a few of the long ones went straight in, but it got pretty tricky at the end with some guess-first, parse-after solving required. Favourites were 26/27ac and 1dn.
Private Eye (Cyclops / 622) Versace gusset
One of those Eye crossies that was over too soon. Only 5 left to go after the first pass and they were, as usual, up the “top end” – some of the first … Read more >>
AZED 2,391
A plain puzzle in a 12 x 12 grid from Azed this week.
Everyman 3730
Another carefully-crafted puzzle from Everyman with plenty of trademark multi-part clues. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = anagrind indicator [x] … Read more >>