My first time blogging this setter. A solid challenge from Artexlen – one that was eventually solved after some intriguing trysts with word play. I would have liked to see some of the long-winded clues be more crisp. Speaking of which 4d was incredibly so – a 17 letter clue for a 14 letter solution! 🙂 Thanks Artexlen – it wasnt easy going but totally worth it !!
Guardian Cryptic 26,614/Nutmeg
Here’s a brief blog (what do you mean, thank goodness for that) of today’s Nutmeg. Good puzzle, but more Quiptic-like than Cryptic-like. But listen, it’s a good puzzle: just enjoy it. … Read more >>