Independent 7066 by Quaiteaux
Re note below, thanks, Eimi, for confirming it is indeed nonsense and thats it’s a Indy début. I’ve a theory about that too, but after one failed flyer will confine myself to saying … Read more >>
Month: June 2009
Guardian 24,721 – Paul
dd = double definition cd = cryptic definition rev = reversed or reversal ins = insertion cha = charade ha = hidden answer *(fodder) = anagram What a lovely and entertaining puzzle full … Read more >>
Financial Times 13,098 / Armonie
Some good concise cluing by Armonie. Nothing really requiring special comment, but no complaints either. The usual level of difficulty for a Tuesday FT. Across 1 NOTICE OT (Old Testament = books) in … Read more >>
Inquisitor bloggers wanted
One of our four Inquisitor bloggers has just asked to stop. If there are any Inquisitor solvers out there willing to join the blogging team, let me know by sending an email to: … Read more >>
Independent 7065 by Merlin
*=anag, []=dropped, <=reversed, hom=homophone, CD=cryptic def, DD=double def A fairly enjoyable crossword that was mostly straightforward, but had a couple of unusual words. Across 1 Debt: Bed< + t. Not sure the surface … Read more >>
Guardian 24,720 – Brendan
A very fun crossword today, themed around today’s 60th anniversary of the publication of 1984. I particularly like how the puzzle takes in the book, Orwell himself, and the actual year. Across 5. … Read more >>
Private Eye/Cyclops 392 – Nice Guy No More
Judging by the scrawl on the crossy I’m blogging from I must’ve had a few when solving this. So as I finished it, it was probably on the easy side for an Eye. … Read more >>
Azed 1932 – clue correction
If you’re finding the bottom half harder than it should be … It’s been announced elsewhere that in the printed paper, the clues to 23D and 24D were swapped. In case the online … Read more >>
Azed 1931
A pretty straightforward Azed, though containing some unusual words, including lots of Scottish words. Unusually for an Azed, there are no ‘hidden in’ answers this week. There’s no competition for my favourite clue … Read more >>
Everyman 3270
Nothing too taxing this week, although perhaps not the most exciting crossword. The conductor in 24ac was new to me, but I think all of the other “well known people” answers were incredibly … Read more >>
Beelzebub 1,006 (31/05/09)
*=anag, []=dropped, <=reversed, hom=homophone, cd=cryptic definition, dd=double definition. Really nice puzzle, just one question from me at 15. Across 1 DISPOSSESSED – DISSED “about” POSSES. 10 INTO – [jo]INT O[perations]. 11 STRUTHIO – … Read more >>
Guardian 24,713 (Sat 30 May)/Puck – Loss Leader
Solving time: 13:43 This puzzle was themed around bandleaders, of which an impressive 11 appear in the grid, plus BANDLEADER itself at 21/19dn. The wordplay to the thematic entries (asterisked below) must have … Read more >>
Independent 7063 by Phi
Phi’s usual well-constructed puzzle which all stacks up. Ranged for me from very easy in places to quite tricky. Solving time, 19 mins. * = anagram < = reversed ACROSS 7 BIRTHDAY H(ON)OURS … Read more >>
Financial Times 13,095 / Viking
An entertaining puzzle from Viking. The theme (six answers form a group relating to a recent bicentenary) eluded me till the end, thanks to Gaufrid for help with this. The bicentenary is the … Read more >>
Independent 7,058 by Nimrod (Saturday Prize Puzzle, 30/05/09)
*=anag, []=dropped, <=reversed, hom=homophone, cd=cryptic definition, dd=double definition. I must admit I’ve slowly become something of a fan of Nimrod’s work despite initially struggling with his style. This one seemed relatively easy overall, … Read more >>