Never knowingly undersolved
This is my second Monday blog in a row to turn out to be Chifonie rather than Rufus and my third Chifonie in a row overall. I find I can repeat exactly what … Read more >>
Peter is another fairly new setter for the Indy. The style seems similar to Dac with generally straightforward clues and polished surfaces.
I think this one meets the remit for a Quiptic, nothing too obscure and entertaining along the way. My only reservation was with 24ac (see below) but this was offset by the novelty … Read more >>
A new name on the setters’ front with a crossword that can be found here : Margrave @ York 2016
Don’t read any further yet if one still wants to have a go at the puzzle.
Dalibor’s rather unusual contribution to the party can be found here: Dalibor @ York 2016
In case one still likes to have a go, do not read any further yet from this point onward.
As far as I know, this is Egbert’s third ever contribution to a S&B event.
For those who haven’t tried it yet, here’s another chance: Egbert @ York 2016
Exit’s crossword can be found here: Exit @ York 2016
Click on the link and do not read any further yet if you still like to tackle this puzzle.
Not so easy for a Sunday puzzle. Thanks to Poins. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 Get former pupil to exercise right away (6) OBTAIN : OB(abbrev. for “old boy”;a former pupil … Read more >>
Mainly charades, anagrams and insertions this morning. Which for an entry-level puzzle is just as it should be. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = anagram … Read more >>
Apologies for the late posting: I went off to the Sloggers and Betters event in York having forgotten to finish and post the blog (and despite reminding myself numerous times that I needed … Read more >>
The blogging cycle turned and delivered me Tyrus again which was great because I knew I would enjoy it, and also have a chance of completing it without causing too much grief. If … Read more >>
There was a distinct wine-flavoured theme to this week’s puzzle.
O…M…G… I suspect we have a candidate for ‘EV of the year’, if not the decade, in terms of grid construction and denouément at least…I think I need a SNOWBALL cocktail (or two), … Read more >>
Phi is occupying his usual Friday slot today. Personally speaking, I found this towards the easier end of the Phi spectrum and didn’t come unstuck with a handful of clues at the end, … Read more >>
Bradman makes a return this friday with a real toughie!!