Never knowingly undersolved
Some clever clues but pretty easy overall from Orlando today. Across 1 RESIGNS S[hilling]=Bob inside REIGNS=rules 8 EVINCED ED[ward]=”little boy” carrying VINCE 9 SHAWNEE [George Bernard] SHAW=playwright + NÉE=”born in France” 10 RANKING … Read more >>
Please excuse the later than usual post; a plumbing emergency kiboshed my morning routine. But now that an 18A has been successfully issued and implemented on the pipe in question, I got to … Read more >>
My heart sank a bit when it was confirmed that it was Anax today after last Saturday’s offering. This is nowhere near that hard. There is a very strong Indian theme to this … Read more >>
I’m afraid this a very rushed post for me today, and I haven’t figured out how 10a and 11a work – I’m sure the comments will clear those up, though… Across 8. FORMALLY … Read more >>
Monday Prize Crossword on 16 August 2010 Once again, Mr Smoothie is back to entertain us with his slick surfaces and glib clues. ACROSS 1 DIRECT dd 4 SCORED dd 8 ANIMATE *(a … Read more >>
Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of August 14 A fine Cincinnus this time with great anagrams in 24A (SVENGALI) and 5D (NOW THERE’S A THING), a dazzling cryptic definition in 13D (GOOD … Read more >>
Pretty tough today, I thought, especially the lower half of the grid. There were several references to things that I had never heard of, but after a bit of light research, everything adds … Read more >>
The theme today seems to be an attempt to get into the grid as many words and phrases that are derived from French as possible. I have identified those that I know but … Read more >>
There’s much to admire in this characteristically Puckish puzzle, which I found great fun and very enjoyable – a nice variety of clue types and some excellent surfaces: it would have been sycophantic … Read more >>
We were aked to identify a quotation round the perimeter which denied the existence of three unclued entries. Its source was indicated in the grid – clearly involving the barred off central square. … Read more >>
I was expecting a Virgilius after recent absences, so seeing Raich was a pleasant surprise. And a very pleasant puzzle it was too. I spotted the mini Beatles theme fairly early on after … Read more >>
What a treat! For the second week running, I got to blog another master ( a reverential term of respect and admiration which really shouldn’t upset anyone). As expected, Paul served up many … Read more >>
Nothing difficult here, but I admire how Armonie makes it all seem so effortless. As usual, the clues have excellent surfaces that read naturally. Across 1 OFF THE MARK dd 7 MACE M[ark] … Read more >>
Welcome to the first Quiptic blog on Fifteensquared. Our intention is that clues for this puzzle series will be described in a little more detail than normal in the hope that this will … Read more >>
Very easy fare from Rufus today, but lots of his characteristically smooth surface readings. A nice gentle start to the week – thanks Rufus.. Across 1. FORMAL A … Read more >>