Another quality puzzle from Monk, a bit more accessible than his usual fare I thought (though still not easy!). Thanks Monk
Independent 8874 / Quixote
There was only one entry in today’s puzzle that was a word I didn’t recognise. I don’t think I’ve …
Guardian 26,528 by Paul
The puzzle may be found at http://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/26528.
Inquisitor 1377: Covenant by Poat
The preamble to this puzzle by Poat stated "Seven clues consist of wordplay only, and lead to performers known for works that …
Financial Times 14,887 by SAYANG
Anagrams aplenty
Independent 8,873 by Hob
A medium-difficulty puzzle from Hob today; indeed for a Tuesday this was perhaps a quite easy one. Apart from my very minor quibble in 23dn the clues are good, particularly 16ac, 6dn, 11dn and 14dn. Basil Fawlty told the American in ‘Waldorf Salad’ that he was always talking about bottoms; in the same vein I might say that there is rather a lot of sex here.
Guardian 26,527 / Picaroon
A Tuesday treat from one of my top favourite setters, brimming with a variety of the usual top-quality clues with great surfaces. …
Guardian 26,526 by Rufus
Good fun from Rufus – I was more on his wavelength for the cryptic defs than usual. Favourite was 5dn.
Independent 8872 by Bucko
Bucko is a relatively new compiler so I was unsure what to expect. I found this on the easy side but with …
Quiptic 801 by Nutmeg
An engaging offering from Nutmeg to start us on the cryptic week.
Beelzebub 1,306
It may just be that I was able to give this one some proper concentration, which isnt always the case, but I …
Azed 2232 – Double Trouble
My Azed blogging has been perfectly synchronised with the appearance of specials recently – this is the fourth in a row that …
Everyman 3571/16 March
Another fine crossword from Everyman, but there were some tricky ones in here. And a nod to what many people will be …
Independent on Sunday 1,308 by Hypnos
I found this more of a challenge than the usual Sunday puzzle. Very enjoyable it was too. Thanks Hypnos.
Guardian Prize 26,519 by Paul
A plain, unthemed (unless I’ve missed something) prize puzzle from Paul this week.