Guardian 23933/Araucaria
Typically Araucarian puzzle with a theme of coloured butterflys. There was a nice bit of deception in the note above the puzzle which said that the four undefined clues “were connected with a … Read more >>
Month: December 2006
Independent 6275/Monk – Lacking headgear
This puzzle was deliberately scheduled to appear on the 25th and it became apparent why as the grid was filled in. Unchecked letters at the top and bottom and left and right read … Read more >>
Independent on Sunday 876 by Quixote – Longer at the last two clues than all the others
All but two solved in 11 mins, 14 mins for those two making 25 mins in all. 7 across and 2 down which intersected – covered in notes below. As always with Quixote, all … Read more >>
Independent 6280 by Phi Easy, but top quality as always
This has all I’ve learnt to expect from a Phi puzzle. Perfectly worded clues, credible surface readings, variety, and a satisfied solver at the end. I solved it in 15 mins. * = … Read more >>
Guardian 23,938/Arachne – Caught in a web
A mixed bag. I found half the clues came very quickly, but there was a stubborn hard core, one of which eluded me to the end (but see comments for solution). Eight proper … Read more >>