Mention in Grauniad monthly newsletter
This month’s version of the monthly e-mail from Guardian xwd ed Hugh Stephenson (presumably sent to me as I was a member when it was a paysite) mentions the blog. I can’t remember … Read more >>
Day: 3 August 2009
Guardian 24,768 – Rufus
A lot of cryptic definitions today, but nothing too fiendish. Across 1. ADMINISTRATES. DISTANTARMIES* 10. CRIME WAVE. cryptic def. 11. MOVER. MOVE + (ap)R(il). 12. OUTRÉ. Centre spread could be (sp)RE(ad) + OUT, … Read more >>
Independent 7113 by Glow-worm
*=anag, []=dropped, <=reversed, hom=homophone, CD=cryptic def, DD=double def A challenging puzzle with some good clues and surface readings. I was mainly held up by the unusual spelling of 5 down and being convinced … Read more >>
Independent 7106 (Sat 25 July) – Dac
I found this quite a tough puzzle for Dac, needing two solving sessions, though the first was late at night. Apologies for posting a few days late. I liked the range of cultural … Read more >>
Private Eye/Cyclops 396 – Second Homes Kid
A couple of topical answers to show the setting is reasonably up-to-date. From the moment it was announced I thought Antony Gormley’s 4th plinth effort was a nice idea, and he is one … Read more >>