May 2016 – Page 7 – Fifteensquared

Independent “Not the Prize” Crossword 9224 by Crosophile

Sat May 7, 2016 at 1:00 am by beermagnet

Crosophile gives us a puzzle that will entice solvers to finish. Some accessible clues to get started, no traps – apart from the one I fell into – and the rest of a … Read more >>

Enigmatic Variations No.1223 Treasure Island by Ranunculus

Sat May 7, 2016 at 2:13 pmSat May 7, 2016 at 12:01 am by Mister Sting

The puzzle comes in the form of an old-style treasure map with ‘cryptic’ instructions. Buccaneers, cutlasses, captains, pirates, and booty are among the various apparently thematic elements that appear in the clues, but will they help us find the treasure or will Cap’n Gown’s hoard prove elusive?

Guardian Prize 26,872 by Paul

Mon May 9, 2016 at 8:55 amSat May 7, 2016 at 12:00 am by PeeDee

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

Financial Times 15,233 by BRADMAN

Fri May 6, 2016 at 3:02 pm by Turbolegs

I found Bradman today to be harder than his usual self. As a result, it wasnt a very enjoyable experience for me and I had to get some help for a complete solve. Thanks Geoff, for the prop up.

Cryptic Crossword Survey Results

Wed May 11, 2016 at 8:07 amFri May 6, 2016 at 10:32 am by Admin

Some of you may remember that a few years ago we were asked to participate in a survey regarding cryptic crosswords. A few may even have attended the subsequent trials held at Buckingham University. Though some preliminary feedback was available in 2011, it is not until now that the first results have been published. Below is a message from the research team.

Guardian 26,877 / Brummie

Fri May 6, 2016 at 9:59 am by Eileen

It’s quite a while since I blogged a Brummie puzzle and I can never really remember what to expect from him. I found I had a longer than usual list of words whose … Read more >>

Independent 9223 / Phi

Fri May 6, 2016 at 7:30 am by duncanshiell

Phi has given us some interesting entries today There were quite a few unusual entries in today’s grid, e.g. SAMIZDAT although I did know that one, REALOS, NIKAUS, QUAI D’ORSAY … Read more >>

Independent 9,222 by Klingsor

Thu May 5, 2016 at 10:32 am by John

The love affair with Klingsor continues. He must be wondering if there are any other bloggers. But as I have said before from my point of view this is fine. As always he has given us a nice sound crossword with consistently good clues.

Financial Times 15,232 by SLEUTH

Thu May 5, 2016 at 9:51 am by loonapick

A curate’s egg from Sleuth

Guardian Cryptic 26,876 by Paul

Thu May 5, 2016 at 1:47 am by manehi

Enjoyed this, with 9ac and 12ac favourites…

Financial Times 15,223 – Dante

Fri May 6, 2016 at 10:39 pmThu May 5, 2016 at 12:05 am by Sil

Monday Prize Crossword / Apr 25, 2016

A crossword in which Dante lived up to his reputation as a setter relying on cryptic and double definitions.

Financial Times 15,222 by Mudd

Sat May 7, 2016 at 6:22 pmThu May 5, 2016 at 12:01 am by Pete Maclean

Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of April 23, 2016

Final Call for 21st May Derby S&B

Sat May 21, 2016 at 12:40 pmWed May 4, 2016 at 1:36 pm by Admin

A message from Eileen and Peter (Kathryn’s Dad)

Our Derby S&B is only a few weeks away, on Saturday 21st May. It will be at The Brunswick Inn, which is a very short distance from Derby station. Come out of the station at the main exit, cross the road and bear right. In a couple of hundred metres, you’ll find the pub on your left.

Financial Times 15,231 by CHALMIE

Thu May 5, 2016 at 9:55 amWed May 4, 2016 at 12:02 pm by PeeDee

I found some clues here easy and some hard enough to defeat me. Any help to finish the top-right corner appreciated! Enjoyable regardless. Thanks Chalmie.

Independent 9221 Dac

Wed May 4, 2016 at 7:52 am by Bertandjoyce

It’s Wednesday and we are pleased that we have a classic Dac to solve and blog. We hope he is continuing to make a good recovery. There are a number of French … Read more >>