November 2015 – Page 3 – Fifteensquared

Beelzebub 1341

November 22, 2015 at 1:00 am by Gaufrid

A good mixture for me; some new words, some that had to be dragged out of the deeper recesses of my mind and a few easy entries to keep the grid fill ticking … Read more >>

Independent on Sunday 1,343 by Raich

November 22, 2015 at 1:00 am by Simon Harding

Another enjoyable Sunday puzzle from Raich, and I’m not just saying that because I know he’ll be reading. Everything seemed to fall in very smoothly, with very few hold ups. I particularly appreciated … Read more >>

AZED No 2,267 Misprints

November 22, 2015 at 8:46 amNovember 22, 2015 at 12:00 am by PeeDee

The instructions for this excellent puzzle state:

Each of the across clues contains a misprint of one letter, always occurring in the definition part. Answers should be entered correctly spelt. Down clues are normal but their answers are to be entered with a misprint of one letter only in each, always in a checked position. These misprints correspond to the misprints in the across clues, in clue order, i.e. 1 Across/1 Down, 6 Across/2 Down … 33 Across/28 Down. No more than one letter in any across answer forms the misprint in a down entry.

Guardian Prize 26729 by Paul

November 21, 2015 at 5:42 am by PeeDee

I always find Paul puzzles a pleasure to solve and blog. Thanks Paul

Independent 9075 Nestor (Sat 14-Nov 2015)

November 21, 2015 at 11:13 amNovember 21, 2015 at 12:01 am by beermagnet

I was thankful when I saw a Nestor arrive for my turn blogging. Always a pleasure and there were some very nice surface readings in these clues I had 13 in after the “first … Read more >>

Enigmatic Variations No.1199 – Belief by Stick Insect

November 22, 2015 at 10:28 amNovember 21, 2015 at 12:00 am by Mister Sting

I do believe I’ve done it again! I’m sorry this is late. I had ‘EVs’ written on my hand all day Friday to remind me to finish this off.

The preamble informs us of two characters – A and B – each with a belief. Seven answers are modified in line with A’s belief, but B seems to have the upper hand, as A’s name is ultimately replaced by B’s. Extra letters spelling out B’s belief should help us on our way.

Financial Times 15093 by WANDERER

November 20, 2015 at 10:44 am by Turbolegs

A superb brain twister from WANDERER – thanks to whom for a magnificent crossword that I initially felt I had no hope of solving fully. Very inventive cluing and cross references between clues. Too many good clues to pick a favorite from.

Guardian Cryptic 26734 by Paul

November 20, 2015 at 8:37 am by manehi

Lots of fun from Paul…

Independent 9080 / Phi

November 20, 2015 at 7:30 am by duncanshiell

As usual, a Phi puzzle for Friday There are a few cartoon and fictional characters about – PLUTO, EASTER BUNNY, SANTA and XENA, but I don’t think they are enough to … Read more >>

Independent 9079 by Morph

November 19, 2015 at 10:34 am by John

A tour de force from Morph today: many of the clues have clever wordplay and cunningly-disguised definitions. I found it all on the hard side, but absolutely worth it. And Morph’s clues have become pleasantly pithy, something that at one time it was not always possible to say.

Financial Times 15092 by ALBERICH

November 19, 2015 at 3:44 pmNovember 19, 2015 at 8:47 am by David and Linda

Just the type of crossword we love. Three cheers for Alberich!

Guardian 26,733 – Chifonie

November 19, 2015 at 8:06 am by Andrew

A fairly typical Chifonie puzzle, with lots of charades and other straightforward constructions, but none the worse for that. A couple of answers may be unfamiliar to some. but they’re clearly clued. Thanks … Read more >>