Never knowingly undersolved
I’ve given up on saying that the Monday puzzle in the Indy is no longer ‘the easy one’. It was, but it isn’t any more. Fair play. I found this pretty hard, and … Read more >>
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/26933.
Good stuff as usual from Everyman. Apologies for the late appearance of the blog. You’re right: I forgot it was my turn. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition (xxxx)* … Read more >>
A bit tougher than the usual Raich, I thought. Or perhaps just me still recovering from England’s double exit from Europe, so brain not in gear. That said, there was … Read more >>
Surprisingly easy — managed most of the puzzle while watching a replay of Germany/Italy. Probably had to make more trips to the chamberpot than to Chambers. Obviously I was distracted since more than a few sloppy parses pointed out by kind commentators!
An enjoyable challenge from Picaroon this week, with many subtle touches.
On first inspection of SOMETHING ISN’T THERE, I had a touch of the Rumsfelds – there are ‘known unknowns’, and there might well be some ‘unknown unknowns’… Will Samuel be using his weapons of … Read more >>
A new setter for me to blog today. How devious is Serpent’s clueing? And is there anything hidden? A very enjoyable puzzle indeed. Some novel clues 10ac and 7dn were unusual but my … Read more >>
A quick puzzle from Bradman this Friday, straightforward for 95% of the grid. A couple of clues were significantly tougher than the average for the crossword and that kept me from a finish that reflected the rapid start. Apologies for the late post, had saved a draft and then got tied up with some errands.
Another working week comes to an end, with a puzzle by Phi to take us into the weekend. This was a medium-difficulty Phi puzzle, in my opinion. I managed to complete it unaided … Read more >>
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/26931.
A lighthearted puzzle from Qaos, with great cluing and witty surfaces throughout. Qaos puzzles usually have a theme and this one was easier to spot than they sometimes are – Guardian crossword setters, … Read more >>
Starightforward offering from GURNEY
It’s Thursday so that sometimes mean a more difficult Independent crossword. I know some of John MILTON‘s works but I wasn’t aware of the polemic AREOPAGITICA entered at 11 down. … Read more >>
Monday Prize Crossword / Jun 27, 2016
Crux back on the scoresheet with an enjoyable and not too difficult challenge.