Independent 10,552 by Hob
When Hob popped up on a Phiday, we thought there must be something special happening today…. As we worked through the grid, …
Guardian 28,206 – Paul
A typical Paul puzzle that was not easy but gave up its secrets at a satisfying rate, with a couple of bits …
Independent 10,551 / Serpent
A challenging and unusual puzzle awaited us this Thursday morning, set by Serpent. I think that I have managed to solve the …
Guardian Cryptic 28205 Nutmeg
Thanks to Nutmeg for an enjoyable puzzle; some nice wordplay indicators. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 8. Leading lady’s retreat …
Financial Times 16,548 by NEO
Neo steps up to the plate this morning. When I saw 1 across, my heart sank as I can’t find a way …
Financial Times 16,538 by Julius
Non-prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of July 25, 2020 There is no special reason I am aware of for a special …
Guardian 28,204 / Shed
For some reason the scheduled blogger has been unable to turn up today so here is an analysis of the clues. Please …
Financial Times 16,547 by JULIUS
Another fun challenge. Thank you Julius. Lots of financial stuff in here. Ironically I never liked money, despite having worked in banks …
Independent 10550 / Eccles
Wednesday and Eccles is a pairing to look forward to. As ever, there were smooth surfaces in many clues, …
Inquisitor 1657: Trivial Pursuit by Opsimath
It’s been over a year since we last saw an Opsimath Inquisitor. This is Opsimath’s fourth puzzle in the series, but the …
Guardian 28,203 / Picaroon
I was surprised to see Picaroon’s name on this puzzle, less than two weeks since I blogged his last one. Needless to …
Financial Times 16,546 by HAMILTON
Well, what do you know, a (fairly) straightforward Hamilton. Solved at a fast jog this morning, with the long perimeter clues falling …
Independent 10,549 by Maize
Maize is always very good and this was no exception, although perhaps it was gentler than usual. It was still not all …
Guardian Cryptic 28,202 by Pan
A pleasant and nicely-clued start to the week – my favourites were 13ac, 17ac, 2dn, and 14dn. Thanks to Pan ACROSS …
Independent 10,548 by Tees
Tees on a Monday for the third time in a row. Enjoyable as always, and mostly straightforward, though a few references may …