Never knowingly undersolved
A real tour de force from Araucaria – one of those puzzles that make your heart sink, when you see so many clues depending on others, especially 10 and 14. At first sight, … Read more >>
Not a toughie, but a goodie: plenty of variety and invention here from Orense, though perhaps one too many hidden solutions. A nice accompaniment to my morning coffee (and what a splendidly sunny … Read more >>
An opportunity to blog an Anax puzzle is a rare and somewhat daunting treat, which I approached with a blend of excitement and trepidation this morning. Would I be able to finish the … Read more >>
Monday Prize Crossword/Feb 18 Just like puzzles by Dante/Rufus or Falcon/Everyman, Armonie/Chifonie’s crosswords are regarded by many as nearly perfect for those new to Our World of Magic. In my opinion, Armonie is … Read more >>
Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of February 16, 2013 This proved a somewhat challenging puzzle for me, especially 20D (SETT) which got me so stumped I had to ask for help. My … Read more >>
A typically well-crafted and entertaining puzzle from Orlando, where the wit is often concealed under a mask of modest understatement. There’s a musical theme, with a number of famous songs and performers appearing … Read more >>
It is a lovely sunny morning here, I sat outside for the first time this year and this crossword was a perfect accompaniment to my cup of tea and a pancake. Smooth surfaces and … Read more >>
I found this to be a puzzle of two halves today. There seemed to be some fairly easy clues with well known words, such as ASKS at 19 across and … Read more >>
This is Gila’s second appearance as an Inquisitor setter. His first puzzle was number 1240 ‘Solve for X and Y’ which I was also lucky enough to blog. There was … Read more >>
What a relief for a blogger it is to find that it is a Raich day, although last time he appeared he was harder than usual. This was back to Raich as he was … Read more >>
A new setter/pseudonym with an impressive debut. Nice surfaces and misdirections. I was stumped for an explanation to the answer to 10across, and had to call for help from some good friends (grateful … Read more >>
Blogging Paul is always a special treat and today with very many different kinds of goodies. Alas, I never had a sweet tooth and would always dole out the chestnut “No thank you, … Read more >>
Much as usual for a Monday Rufus. I did like the trio of linked double defs at 8ac, 1dn, 11dn. Across 7 OLEASTERS =”shrubs” (late roses)* 8 SPLIT double def =”Rent” in the … Read more >>
* = anag < = reversed [] = letters removed There was a Quentin Tarantino theme to this puzzle, although no knowledge of the films was required. I found it fairly tough, with … Read more >>