Enigmatic Variations No. 1448: CITS LPTE by Oxymoron
Hello all. We have another gem from the late Oxymoron, which I very much enjoyed. The preamble reads: 13 thematic answers …
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Financial Times 16,566 by ALBERICH
The ever-reliable Alberich is today's FT setter. This was typical Alberich fare – a range of devices, some clever diversions, smooth surfaces …
Independent 10569 / Klingsor
Klingsor is one of the less frequent setters in the Independent daily series. I blogged his last puzzle in June where I see …
Financial Times 16,565 by AARDVARK
A traditional style puzzle but not an easy one. Getting to the bottom of the explanations took quite a while.Thank you Aardvark. …
Independent 10,568 by Tees
Tees is very much a regular in The Indy nowadays but usually appears on a Monday, so this is a rare meeting. …
Inquisitor 1660: Caroline by Penumbra
A third puzzle from Penumbra, averaging about one a year. Preamble: All clues contain a word that must be removed before …
Guardian Cryptic 28,221 by Picaroon
Picaroon in his usual good form. As ever with a Picaroon puzzle, this was a witty and fun solve, I had ticks …
Independent 10,566 by Gila
Quite a tricky puzzle today, but an enjoyable one. I think the trickiness comes mainly from some tenuous definitions (mentioned in the …
FINANCIAL TIMES 16,563 by SLORMGORM
Good start to the week. Thanks to Slormgorm for this Monday morning challenge. A couple of old chestnuts, but overall a good …
Everyman 3,853
Another fun weekend challenge in Everyman’s recent run of good form. Some have complained about Everyman’s rather loose definitions or vague indicators …
Azed No. 2,514 Plain
One of Azed’s easier puzzles. By Azed standards, this was quite straightforward. I judge difficulty of barred crosswords by how far I …
Independent on Sunday 1,591 by Nitsy
A gentle puzzle, and an enjoyable one. Thank you Nitsy. ACROSS 1 VERY Each head’s scratched fiercely (4) eVERY (each) with …
Guardian Prize 28,213 by Paul
Super puzzle. Thank you Paul. It took me a while to catch on to the theme which I would describe as hidden …
Independent 10564 / Phi
Phi is in his usual Friday slot this week It wasn’t until I nearly finished the blog and was …
Financial Times 16,560 by JASON
A tricky offering from Jason today. It took me a while to get started this morning. My first pass of the across …