July is with us. Half decent temperatures – some cerebral accompaniment from Amoeba.
Quick Cryptic 67 by Chandler
This week’s 11 x 11 crossword from the Guardian, intended to teach cryptic crosswords, found here
Guardian Prize 29,739 / Brendan
It seems that by accident, I have published early – profuse apologies!
A very interesting and absorbing challenge from Brendan, well worthy of the Prize slot.
Listener No 4873 Needs Must by JFD
Dave Hennings’ Crossword Database tells me that this is JFD’s fifth Listener crossword.
Financial Times 18,104 by GAFF
Apologies for the lateness of the blog. A well-constructed themed crossword from Gaff.
Independent 12,092 by Phi
Phiday entertainment as usual.
Cryptic crossword No 29,744 by Pasquale
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/29744.
Independent 12,091 by Quince
Quince provides us with our Thursday challenge this week…..
Enigmatic Variations 1701 Odd Couples by Luxor
Relatively simple instructions this week. Six definitions in across clues moved to down clues and vice versa. These make pairs of entries to be highlighted in different colours. About half a dozen clues … Read more >>
Financial Times 18,103 by MUDD
Mudd is today's compiler.
Independent 12,090 / Eccles
Eccles is occupying the mid-week slot, which is quite normal for him.
Guardian No 29,742 by Fed
A tough solve with some complex clueing, and with one bit of parsing that I haven’t been able to figure out. Thanks to Fed for the challenge.
Financial Times 18,102 by GUY
A most enjoyable but tricky puzzle from Guy.
Inquisitor 1914: Construction Site by Luxor
Luxor provides another interesting IQ challenge with a triangular grid of hexagonal cells.