Lots of fun, but not Paul at his most difficult even with the longer clues only falling into place late on. I particularly liked 9, 12, and 19/4. 26 was completely new to me.
Month: February 2014
Independent 8541 – Phi
We cannot believe that four weeks have passed by and we are blogging a Phi puzzle again. Not that we are complaining …… We enjoyed the solve and think we have everything sorted … Read more >>
Financial Times 14,558 by MUDD
Excellent grid from Mudd – a most enjoyable Friday solve. Interesting clues all around, with some gems for good measure (1ac, 17d ). More than the average number of double definitions today.
Independent 8,540 / Morph
It is a long time since I have had the task of blogging a Morph puzzle, so I was keen to see how I would cope with it, first with solving the clues, … Read more >>
Guardian 26,194 – Brummie
Looking at previous blogs of Brummie’s puzzles, by myself and others, I find that a common introduction is something like “As is often the case with Brummie, this turned out easier than it … Read more >>
Financial Times 14,557 by Sayang
This was one of those terrible puzzles that allowed me to get around three-quarters of the way through, thinking it a complete doddle, then brought me up short with a handful of utter stinkers.
Financial Times 14,548 / Dante
Monday Prize Crossword/Feb 17 Once more a puzzle in which about half of the clues were double and/or cryptic definitions. Still an enjoyable solve, though. Many thanks to Dante/Rufus. Definitions are underlined wherever … Read more >>
Financial Times 14,547 by Falcon
Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of February 15, 2014 I find this an okay but lacklustre puzzle. It has a few clever clues: 20a (ROSENTHAL), 28a (MISCREANT) and 19d (CANASTA). But I … Read more >>
Guardian 26,193 by Otterden
My first blog of an Otterden, somewhat delayed by a cancelled train…
Financial Times 14,556 by Rosa Klebb
A pleasant and easy outing with Rosa.
Independent 8539 / Crosophile
It’s the last Wednesday of the month, so it’s a Crosophile puzzle. This is a crossword that contains words that I would consider to be in every day usage. I … Read more >>
Inquisitor 1321: Note by Schadenfreude
When you see the name Schadenfreude you can be sure that you are going get a challenging but scrupulously fair puzzle with a number of layers to peel away as you work your … Read more >>
Financial Times 14555 Neo
(Please click here for this same blog but with a picture quiz added. Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.) The usual Tuesday fare from Neo. … Read more >>
Financial Times 14555 with Picture Quiz
(Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click here.) The usual Tuesday fare from Neo. Thanks Neo. Definitions are underlined in the clues. … Read more >>
Independent 8,538 by Alchemi
Today’s offering from Alchemi is a very pleasant, not too difficult but perfectly challenging, crossword. There are one or two places where pedants would grumble, but few, and I think all is well … Read more >>