2015 – Page 52 – Fifteensquared

Enigmatic Variations No. 1176: Obstacle by Chalicea

Sat June 13, 2015 at 12:01 am by mc_rapper67

The preamble to OBSTACLE says that solvers have to find in the grid: a desired ‘union’, a place, and an obstacle to said union (37 letters in all) – with 19 corrected misprints providing … Read more >>

Financial Times 14,955 by CHALMIE

Fri June 12, 2015 at 11:45 am by Turbolegs

To B or not to B !! Chalmie serves up a delectable challenge which was equal parts difficult as it was innovative – one can never say “Been there, done that!” with any of his grids and so that made it an exciting solve. I had to resort to confirming several answers on the internet so that possibly took a bit of the aura away, and I am not sure about the accuracy of one clue. But truly this is one grid that Rowan Atkinson would have loved to solve.

Guardian 26,596 / Brummie

Fri June 12, 2015 at 9:41 amFri June 12, 2015 at 8:29 am by Gaufrid

I found this to be somewhat easier than some of Brummie’s previous offerings so it was over fairly quickly, which is just as well because I need to get this post published before … Read more >>

Independent 8,942 / Phi

Fri September 6, 2019 at 8:24 amFri June 12, 2015 at 7:20 am by RatkojaRiku

Independent 8,942 / Phi No surprise to find Phi occupying this Friday morning slot. For once, even I spotted the theme today – the musical West Side Story – which was less well … Read more >>

Sloggers & Betters – York, Oct 24 (23-5) 2015 – Update

Sat October 24, 2015 at 12:22 pmThu June 11, 2015 at 10:53 am by Admin

***** Update: The route and timings for the quiz pub crawl on Friday evening will be the same as last year, this time to incorporate sandwiches, chips ‘n’ stuff at the Maltings. Details can be found here. *****

Financial Times 14,954 / Orense

Thu June 11, 2015 at 9:00 am by Gaufrid

After a stiff challenge from Loroso yesterday which was towards the more difficult end of the FT spectrum we now have an Orense which was certainly very much the opposite. A good puzzle … Read more >>

Independent 8941 / Nestor

Thu June 11, 2015 at 7:30 am by duncanshiell

A puzzle from Nestor is always an enjoyable challenge There were a number of clues with complex wordplay. Regular readers of my blogs will know that I am partial to … Read more >>

Guardian 26,595 by Chifonie

Thu June 11, 2015 at 1:19 am by PeterO

The puzzle may be found at http://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/26595.

Financial Times 14,945 – Falcon

Thu October 29, 2015 at 5:43 pmThu June 11, 2015 at 12:05 am by Sil

Monday Prize Crossword / Jun 1, 2015

The crosswords of Falcon (aka the Everyman Old Style) are always elegantly clued, accessible and easy-ish. No exception here.

Financial Times 14.944 by Magwitch

Thu June 11, 2015 at 12:01 am by Pete Maclean

Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of May 30, 2015 Thank you Magwitch for this relatively easy puzzle with a few fine clues. My clue of the week is a beauty, 15d (ABOLITION). … Read more >>

Financial Times 14,953 by LOROSO

Wed June 10, 2015 at 11:21 amWed June 10, 2015 at 10:17 am by PeeDee

A thoroughly devious offering from Loroso with a couple that I cannot fully explain. Thank you Loroso, great stuff!

Independent 8,940 by Dac

Wed June 10, 2015 at 10:15 am by John

When Dac is the day’s setter the preamble to the blog tends to contain the word ‘usual’. Justifiably so. Such good surfaces, nearly every one of which paints a little picture without compromising the quality of the clue.

Enigmatic Variations No. 1176: Obstacle by Chalicea

Financial Times 14,955 by CHALMIE

Guardian 26,596 / Brummie

Independent 8,942 / Phi

Sloggers & Betters – York, Oct 24 (23-5) 2015 – Update

Financial Times 14,954 / Orense

Independent 8941 / Nestor

Guardian 26,595 by Chifonie

Financial Times 14,945 – Falcon

Financial Times 14.944 by Magwitch

Financial Times 14,953 by LOROSO

Independent 8,940 by Dac

Guardian 26,594 / Picaroon

Inquisitor 1388: To All the Girls from Triton

Financial Times 14,952 by JASON