Never knowingly undersolved
Although this was no easier than Phi usually is, indeed rather tricky in places, most of these answers can be explained in one short parsing. So really quite simple despite appearances — to use what is rapidly becoming a cliché if it hasn’t done so already, the mark of a good setter.
Definitions underlined and in maroon.
A very enjoyable challenge, with plenty of misdirection. Favourites were 15ac, 1dn and 2dn. Thanks, Nutmeg
It was obvious that there was a theme based around 5d. After a fairly easy start (particularly in the NW corner) my way in was to spot the long phrase at 21,18,17 when … Read more >>
As far as we can tell, this is only the fourth Indy puzzle by Rodriguez, and it’s the second we’ve blogged. The previous puzzle was themed, so we have looked at this one … Read more >>
One for Ls of themed puzzles!
The preamble to this puzzle reads “L has the same meaning throughout”, so once you work out what L stands for, this is a fun puzzle.
Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of November 26, 2016
It wouldn’t quite be Wednesday without a Dac, would it? My apologies for the disgracefully late posting, which was caused by my unexpectedly having to replace a colleague who fell ill this morning. … Read more >>
I think this is the first time I have written a blog for a Peto puzzle. Very enjoyable and made to be accessible without being dull or pedestrian. Thank you Peto.
A pleasant, if not too difficult, offering from Chifonie, this drab Wednesday morning.
A concise preamble: The three unclued entries will guide the solver to five clues, close viewing of which will lead them in turn to a location in the grid where they should place … Read more >>
Knut’s forte is compiling topical puzzles. For reasons that may not be immediately obvious, this puzzle must have been compiled and edited within the space of seven days and possibly … Read more >>
A solid mid-week shift from Sayan.
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/27060.
Apologies for the late blog. There are several clues that I couldn’t parse, so help is welcome. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = … Read more >>