Tees on a monday? Been a while since I blogged the Teaser.
S&B Macclesfield – 7th/8th July – Update
The announcement for this event has been updated.
Month: June 2017
Guardian Quiptic 919 Provis
Quite straightforward. Thanks to Provis. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 Take down a French exercise, grudgingly at first (5) UNPEG : UN(French for “a”) + PE(abbrev. for “physical education”, ie. … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 27,233 by Rufus
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/27233.
Private Eye (Cyclops/601) Cold snap
A few references to the recent election campaign were included in this grid. The groan-worthy “Strong and stable” will surely be remembered for decades. It is really astonishing how much untruth Lynton Crosby … Read more >>
AZED 2,349
A more than usually eclectic mix of words from Azed this week.
Independent on Sunday 1,426 by Peter
I haven’t tackled many Peter puzzles. As is often the case with a relatively unfamiliar setter, a tentative start meant it took me a while to get going. Things soon fell into place … Read more >>
Everyman 3,688
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/everyman/3688.
Independent crossword 9578 by Poins
Is June 24th a special day? Well I’m sure it is to some people – so happy birthday to them. To be honest, I didn’t realise there was anything particularly special about 24th … Read more >>
Guardian Prize 27,226 / Paul
It’s always good to see an alphabetical puzzle in the Prize slot – Paul’s second offering, I think, but it may be more – and this proved to be a satisfying challenge. Rather … Read more >>
Enigmatic Variations No.1282 – Title Change by Gos
“The puzzle’s theme is a work by a well-known British crime writer.” Well, I just read a book by a well-known British crime writer, and I know who I think it is…
Financial Times 15,583 by ALBERICH
A really intriguing challenge from Alberich that had me in a bind on more than one occasion.. thanks Alberich !!
Independent 9,577 by Phi
When is Phi anything other than sound and enjoyable? I can never see his devilish Ninas, so perhaps these are less than enjoyable, for me. But not for all.
Definitions underlined and in maroon.
Guardian Cryptic 27,231 by Bonxie
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/27231.
Financial Times 15,582 by PETO
A puzzle from Peto that perhaps could have done with a bit of editing.
(apologies for late blog)