January 2011 – Page 4 – Fifteensquared

Financial Times 13,586 by Cinephile

Thu January 20, 2011 at 12:01 am by Pete Maclean

Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of January 8 Cinephile gives us a few fine clues here, 1-18A (STANDING OVATION), 10A (DISARM) and 1D (SUPINE). And a couple of unconventional clues that I … Read more >>

Guardian 25,223 / Brummie

Wed January 19, 2011 at 4:27 pmWed January 19, 2011 at 2:47 pm by mhl

Apologies for the late post – I’ve had no free time yet today. I hope I can get the post up in the next hour… OK, an unfortunately rushed post follows below – … Read more >>

Independent 7569 by DAC

Wed January 19, 2011 at 1:37 pm by flashling

After the apprentice comes the master, sorry Tyrus no slight intended.. I had real problems typing this up and was getting ready to throw the laptop out the window, I’m better now 🙂 … Read more >>

Financial Times 13,595 Set by Cinephile

Thu January 20, 2011 at 8:39 pmWed January 19, 2011 at 11:06 am by PeeDee

A super crossword from Cinephile, though a couple of words had me reaching for the dictionary. My favourites are 3dn and 7dn. The body parts that are omitted from the subsidiary parts of the clues are shown in … Read more >>

Inquisitor 1159: House Call by Schadenfreude

Wed January 19, 2011 at 1:23 am by kenmac

Ah, Schadenfreude, probably my favourite Inquisitor compiler! I tend to find the clues seem very hard on first or second reading but on third or fourth (or fifth, etc.) reading, they start to reveal all. We’re told … Read more >>

Independent 7,568 / Tyrus – You’re fired!

Tue January 18, 2011 at 5:14 pmTue January 18, 2011 at 2:32 pm by RatkojaRiku

This was my first attempt a blogging at puzzle set by Tyrus and it proved a real teaser. Is it just me or do others find that when they have to blog a … Read more >>

Financial Times 13,594 / Jason

Tue January 18, 2011 at 3:37 am by Agentzero

Nothing too difficult today, but some clever constructions and no complaints. 13 across and 1 down were particular favourites. Across 1 AGENDA AGE (become old) + *(AND) 4 ATLANTIS N[ote] + IT reversed … Read more >>

Guardian 25222 Paul … The Vroom Vroom Show

Tue January 18, 2011 at 7:42 amTue January 18, 2011 at 2:03 am by Uncle Yap

What a lovely day this is turning out to be. First, I get to blog Paul and this evening I get to work up a thirst while hashing in the tropical jungle. Today’s … Read more >>

Guardian Quiptic nº 583, by Hectence

Mon January 17, 2011 at 2:25 pmMon January 17, 2011 at 12:03 pm by Stella

A somewhat pessimistic offering from Hectence, in tune with the economic climate of recession, shortages and cuts. Most of the surfaces were good and the answers gettable, although I have one or two … Read more >>

Guardian 25,221 / Rufus

Mon January 17, 2011 at 8:28 am by Eileen

There are some slightly trickier clues here today from Rufus but there are the expected ingenious anagrams and witty surfaces, with rather fewer cryptic definitions, I think, for those who dislike them. Anyway, … Read more >>

Independent 7567 by Glow-worm

Mon January 17, 2011 at 1:40 am by nmsindy

Pleasing puzzle from Glow-worm which I found very much on easy side, perhaps chosen as such for a Monday. Solving time, 15 mins * = anagram ACROSS 1 CHARGÉ D’AFFAIRES required to pay … Read more >>

Cyclops 434

Mon January 17, 2011 at 3:48 pmMon January 17, 2011 at 12:01 am by jetdoc

My Cyclops blogging debut — I’ll be sharing this with Beermagnet. It’s great to blog a Cyclops, because I’ve been taking the time to appreciate his clues, with their clever use of double … Read more >>

Beelzebub 1090

Sun January 16, 2011 at 8:00 am by Jed

As always Beelzebub provides variety with clarity. *=anag <=reversed ( )=dropped ACROSS 1 SEPTET PTE in SET 5 SLUICE SLU(b) +ICE 10 ASPERSIONS AS + I in PERSONS 12 … Read more >>

Independent on Sunday 1091 – Quixote

Sun January 16, 2011 at 12:47 am by flashling

Quite surprised to realise this is my first post this year. A nice friendly Quixote for our Sunday run-about. Only 7d had me head-scratching for the subsiduary bit although my initial error on … Read more >>

Azed 2015 – a sprint finish?

Sun January 16, 2011 at 12:03 am by bridgesong

A 13 by 11 grid this week,which is in fact one of Azed’s standard sizes. We were spoiled recently with a 13 x 13 grid (2012). Still, I shouldn’t grumble as I got … Read more >>