Very nice puzzle, no quibbles from me. Thanks Aardark.
Independent 8934 / Dac
Sometimes we want a quick solve because we are so short of time but we end up with a real challenge. On other occasions we want to have our minds stretched but we … Read more >>
Guardian 26,588 by Nutmeg
The puzzle may be found at http://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/26588.
Inquisitor 1387: GoGo by Wickball
Preamble: Eleven clues each have a single definitional misprint: the correct letters may be arranged to give the two word theme to be written under the grid. Five clues without definition lead to … Read more >>
Financial Times 14,946 by BRADMAN
Happy birthday, Bradman
Independent 8,933 / Quixote
I was somewhat surprised to find Quixote occupying this week’s Tuesday slot, since he tends not to appear on Tuesdays. However, as we have learnt in the past, such scheduling, far from being … Read more >>
Guardian 26,587 / Pasquale
As usual, Pasquale gives us a handful of less familiar words to keep us on our toes – but, as ever, these were scrupulously clued, so nothing to complain about there. I’m not … Read more >>
Guardian 26,586 by Rufus
Straightforward and fun – favourites were 1ac, 11ac, 16ac. Thanks Rufus.
Quiptic 811 by Nutmeg
Nutmeg makes a welcome return to the Quiptic slot with a nicely crafted puzzle that provides a good Monday morning work out for the old grey cells.
Independent 8,932 by Punk
New month, new Punk to do so saddle up…
Beelzebub 1,316
Fairly steady progress this week, with just a handful to check in Chambers at the end. I made life difficult for myself by entering “theatrephone” at 10 across. Entirely my fault, but then … Read more >>
Guardian Genius 143
A tricky letters latent puzzle from Monk.
AZED 2,242
The usual educational foray into Chambers and the OED from Azed.
Independent on Sunday 1318/Kairos
Poor Kairos must be getting fed up with seeing my name at the top of the blog for his Sunday Indy crosswords. His puzzles often seem to come around when I’m on duty. … Read more >>
Everyman 3,581 (May 24)
The puzzle may be found athttp://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/everyman/3581.