Independent 10,563 by Serpent
It’s always a pleasure to solve a crossword by Serpent. As ever, difficult but quite obvious once you see the answer, which …
Financial Times 16,550 by Chalmie
Non-prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of August 8, 2020 We have not had a Chalmie in our weekend space since 2018 …
Financial Times 16,559 by MONK
Congratulation to Monk on a great achievement! I suppose producing 500 puzzles is an achievement in itself, but producing 500 fresh and …
Independent 10,562 by Eccles
Eccles fills the mid-week slot again this week – we’re in for some fun! Another great, accessible puzzle from Eccles this week, …
Guardian Cryptic 28,216 by Imogen
A mix of difficulties for me, with the last few clues taking quite a while. Favourites were 1ac, 14ac, 18ac, 2dn, 4dn, …
Inquisitor 1659: Now You See Me by The Ace of Hearts
Now You See Me by The Ace of Hearts One letter must be deleted from each clue before solving. These letters in …
Independent 10,561 / Crosophile
Crosophile has compiled this week’s Tuesday puzzle. As we all know, there tends to be something going on, some kind of theme, …
Guardian 28,215 – Vlad
A tough challenge from the impaler today, with a political flavour to many of the clues. I see ACE across the middle …
Financial Times 16,558 by FALCON
Solid Tuesday fun from the Falcon. All pretty straightforward, although I did get held up for a couple of minutes trying to …
Independent 10,560 by Tees
Some good fun-packed clues from Tees. 21 and 16 stood out for me as excellent. ACROSS 9/10 GARDENING LEAVE Cruelly avenging leader …
Guardian Cryptic 28,214 by Matilda
Matilda gets a third outing as a cryptic setter today. I have never blogged (or indeed solved) a Matilda puzzle before (I …
Guardian Quiptic 1083 Beale
Thanks Beale for an enjoyable Quiptic, made easier with the many anagrams. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1. Nothing fits …
Financial Times 16,557 by MOO
MOO!… I believe this is the first MOO I’ve blogged. A very satisfying solve with a lot of very nice surfaces. 7d …
Independent on Sunday 1,590 by Hypnos
The puzzle can be found here. Hi everyone, I hope all is well with you. Thanks to Hypnos for today entertainment. …
Azed 2513
Quite a tricky one this week I thought, with a lot of unfamiliar words in both answers and wordplay. Everything worked out …