Independent 7,540 / Dac
In my view, a typical Dac puzzle: medium degree of difficulty, with sound clues that keep one guessing just long enough before resolving themselves in a perfectly satisfactory manner. I even learnt a … Read more >>
Month: December 2010
Financial Times 13,569 / Cinephile
A festive theme from Cinephile today in a puzzle that had me scratching my head at times, not to get the answer but to unravel the wordplay. There is still one clue that … Read more >>
Guardian 25,194 / Paul
‘The best laid schemes … ‘ My plan was to stay up and solve this puzzle when it was published and provide an early blog, for once. Alas, I fell asleep at about … Read more >>
Inquisitor 1155 His Did! by Samuel
I’m stepping into the shoes of Peter B for this blog as he has work-related problems that prevent him from spending time on this activity. Being retired I don’t, thank goodness! Most of … Read more >>
Independent 7,539/Mordred
I’m sure I’ve blogged a Mordred puzzle before, but I can’t find it anywhere using the search. Anyhow, I’ve certainly solved a few of them and often find them to be pretty tough. … Read more >>
Guardian 25,193 / Puck
Uncle Yap commented yesterday that he is currently in Sri Lanka and may not have access to an internet terminal, so a substitute blogger takes the Guardian spot today. We have still got snow on … Read more >>
Financial times 13,568 / Neo
A nice outing from Neo, with his usual twists and turns. I especially liked 5 and 22 across, 6 and 24 down. Across 1 TARIFF A R[upee] in TIFF (argument) 5 SACK RACE … Read more >>
Guardian Quiptic nº 578 / Don Putnam
Some pretty straightforward cluing from Mr. Putnam today – it was only my fuzziness after a poor night’s sleep that prevented me seeing most of them on the first run through. The anagrams … Read more >>
Independent 7538 by Eimi
*=anag, []=dropped, <=reversed, hom=homophone, CD=cryptic def, DD=double def, sp=spoonerism A fairly gentle Monday morning offering from the crossword editor with some excellent anagrams. 7 caused me problems, mainly because I’d never heard of … Read more >>
Guardian 25,192 – Rufus
Another straightforward Rufus, with a large helping of double definitions. A couple of clues (21ac and 23dn) have a word in the clue forming a major part of the answer, which can actually … Read more >>
It’s that time of year again so …
… I would like to express a few words of gratitude. Firstly I would like to say thank you to the Fifteensquared team members who have all taken time out of their busy … Read more >>
Azed Crossword No. 2,010 ‘A Score and a Half’ Competition Puzzle
Nick: My second blog of an AZED competiton puzzle. The preamble: Special instructions: This puzzle marks an unrepeatable occasion, hinted at by the unclued entry at 1 Across (not given in Chambers as … Read more >>
Everyman No. 3349 (5th December)
Lorraine: I found several of the clues this week were more difficult than usual but nothing that a little research didn’t cure. Very enjoyable puzzle as usual, so thanks to Everyman as always. … Read more >>
Independent on Sunday 1086: Quixote
Both straightforward and sound, as usual. 12a gets a mention as my favourite clue this week. Across 1 STOP ‘Pots’ = vessels, reversed 6 INCREMENT *(CERT[a]IN); MEN = workers 10 STONED ONE; D … Read more >>
Independent 7,531 by Tyrus (Saturday Prize Puzzle, 04/12/10)
Tyrus puzzles are never what one might describe as “easy”, but I thought this was going to be a blogging disaster until the theme, and subsequently perimeter Nina were spotted. I still had … Read more >>