Never knowingly undersolved
Normally we charge through Paul puzzles, but for some reason this one seemed harder than usual. Anyway, it was very enjoyable solve – thanks, Paul! Across 1. Bread Irish pub rejected in place … Read more >>
Straight clues, but two unclued entries and then a cryptic instruction that will become clearer as the grid fills – I hope: Two prize-winning FIRSTS must also be highlighted (32 cells in all). … Read more >>
A quick, fun, solve – favourites were 5ac and 2dn.
Another Phi-day comes round and yet another classic Phi puzzle. As we have now come to expect, we can’t help feeling that there is something going on here, but we can’t find … Read more >>
A good solid workout from GOLIATH this Friday. Seemingly inscrutable at first, the pieces fell in place faster than I had expected them to, once I got going. Several witty/innovative clues I thought .. thanks Goliath !
Today’s slot has been filled by Klingsor’s latest puzzle. First things first, let me apologise for the very late posting of this blog, which is due to circumstances beyond my control. I thoroughly … Read more >>
Update
My thanks to those who have taken the time to add a comment to this post for your useful feedback. On re-reading the comments, my impression is that the majority are in favour of maintaining the status quo (not that I had any intention of changing anything significantly unless it was absolutely necessary).
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the blog of this puzzle will not be posted until early this evening.
It’s been a while since I blogged a Paul puzzle; there’s nothing wrong with this one, and there’s plenty of good stuff, but somehow it didn’t seem to have quite his usual sparkle. … Read more >>
The puzzle can be found here.
Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of May 5, 2018
As reliable as the sun coming up every morning, an entertaining puzzle from Monk is guaranteed. Thanks Monk.
A tour de force from a master setter…
Kairos sets a few Independent puzzles each year. His most recent was just over two months ago. There were thirty five clues today and more than one slightly obscure word … Read more >>
I last blogged a Gila Inquisitor in May 2014 when the subject was the television quiz programme Bullseye. The preamble in this puzzle told us that twenty clues contain a … Read more >>