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(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.) A typical Tuesday puzzle, not difficult … Read more >>
(Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click here.) A typical Tuesday puzzle, not difficult but enjoyable, with a couple of uncommon words/meanings. … Read more >>
Rorschach is a setter who appears infrequently in the Independent – about once every quarter – but he is very welcome when he does appear. I haven’t completely sussed out … Read more >>
With only two entries during my first pass through the clues I thought I was going to struggle with this one. However, slow but steady progress ensued and the grid was gradually filled … Read more >>
A Quiptic that hits the spot from Pan this morning. Some clever cluing and nothing too controversial. I’m on a bit of a mission today, so just a brief blog (what do you … Read more >>
It’s Bank Holiday monday, it’s Rufus, it’s raining, what did you expect?
I was pleased when I saw Raich’s name at the top of the grid this morning, because I enjoy having a go at his puzzles. I liked this one, except for two intersecting … Read more >>
Read through at least 10 clues before spotting the first answer. Not sure why as most of the puzzle filled in on “first pass” (when all clues read) – only about 10 to go. … Read more >>
It’s hard to describe this puzzle as anything other than vintage Beelzebub. I managed about two thirds unaided before turning to Chambers to confirm things like YELLOW meaning “sensational”, and TELEGA. Finally a … Read more >>
The particular feature of this puzzle presented a problem to your blogger.
(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.) I recall this was straightforward solving, … Read more >>
‘Good morning one and all’ is the usual opening from Lorraine, when it is the Trafites’ turn to blog – but this week they are on a well-earned break, and I have the … Read more >>
(Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click here.) I recall this was straightforward solving, apart from a couple of clues at the … Read more >>
At last Saturday’s S & B meeting in Derby’s Waterfall, four non-pro setters and one very-pro setter each made a contribution by bringing along a crossword. Unfortunately, John Henderson (this time disguised as … Read more >>
Gervase’s contribution to the Derby S & B event can be found here: Gervase @ Derby. If anyone who wasn’t there last Saturday still would like to solve this puzzle, then click on the … Read more >>