The guinea pig fancier’s turn in the Quiptic slot, and an enjoyable first excursion into this week’s cryptic waters.
Independent 9,399 by Eccles
Another Eccles for me today. The grid hinted at a Nina but I can’t see anything.
Guardian Cryptic 27,053 by Rufus
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/27053.
AZED 2,320
A plain 12 x 12 grid, this week, with some very generous checking.
Independent on Sunday 1397 Poins
A couple of tricky ones to parse. Thanks to Poins for an enjoyable puzzle. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 Types of information needed on time (6) GENERA : GEN(information) plus(needed … Read more >>
Everyman 3659
A tricky little number this morning, I thought. What did you make of it? Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = anagram indicator [x] … Read more >>
Independent Crossword 9398 by Knut
Saturday again – and I’m trying to work out how to pronounce the compiler’s name. Should it be a silent K or knot? And 4 clues lacking a definition. The 4 clues turned out … Read more >>
Guardian Prize 27,046 by Bogus
A new (or is it?) setter with what seems like a contrived name has produced a puzzle to celebrate World Toilet Day.
Enigmatic Variations 1252: The Van by Ifor
My old man said ‘Follow the van…’…but what kind of ‘van’ does Ifor have in mind?…Van Morrison? ‘The Van’, by Roddy Doyle? or maybe a White-Van Man’ The preamble in full states that: … Read more >>
Financial Times 15,407 by REDSHANK
A riveting puzzle from Redshank, who had me at my wits end for most of the solve. Innovative cluing with some refreshingly new takes on some familiar words. I needed Geoff’s help to sort out a couple of clues. Thanks Redshank, for a gem of a challenge.
Independent 9,397 / Phi
Typically, Phi has provided the last of this week’s mid-week puzzles. I expect there to be a theme here that I simply haven’t spotted. Given the grid, I felt sure that there was … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 27,051 by Shed
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/27051.
Financial Times 15,406 by GAFF
A themed offering from Gaff…
Guardian 27,050 / Brummie
A fun challenge from Brummie, which I really enjoyed solving. Brummie’s puzzles usually have a theme and today it’s comedy duos, signposted by he answer to 19ac in the centre of the grid. … Read more >>
Independent 9396 / Wiglaf
This seems to be the first time I have blogged a puzzle by Wiglaf in either the Independent or Inquisitor series although he has now compiled getting for ten all told. … Read more >>