Never knowingly undersolved
As Eileen said in her blog of Arachne’s brilliant Guardian Prize puzzle published on 14th July (Bastille Day) – which just happened to be Eileen’s 80th birthday (she has agreed to me revealing … Read more >>
A bit of a surprise to find a Paul puzzle so early in the week. Some innovative and witty cluing made for an enjoyable solve – thanks, Paul. Definitions are underlined in … Read more >>
It’s well over a year since we last blogged an Alchemi, and we were looking forward to this one. Unfortunately, we found it to be a bit of a disappointment. It was … Read more >>
Thanks to Armonie for a quick and enjoyable solve. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 Rise awkwardly to position of defiance (10) RESISTANCE : Anagram of(… awkwardly) RISE plus(to) STANCE(a position;the … Read more >>
Smooth and enjoyable. Favourites were 13ac, 2dn, 4dn, and 7dn. Thanks to Chifonie.
It’s been a while since we had a Gaff puzzle to blog.
Another fine Quiptic offering from Matilda, I thought. One or two little niggles, and no birds, but overall nothing to frighten the horses – just as this puzzle should be. What did you … Read more >>
Tees again in the “easy” slot…
A most pleasant Everyman, my word creating easy to solve but elegantly clued crosswords can’t be easy. However I printed it out, I appeared to be in a Listener type twilight zone when I looked at the clues.
A puzzle where two letters evaded me for a while…
I have not seen Loglady’s name on a puzzle before, but I believe this is actually her second outing in the Indy. Always nice to see new setters come along. Thank you Loglady whoever you are.
Records seem to indicate that I—and others—have had a bit of a hard time with Hob puzzles in the past. This one didn’t seem quite as difficult as some I remember, but initial … Read more >>
Some nifty footwork from Samuel this week…
I found this tricky at first until I realised that I was getting too distracted by the surfaces. Once I reminded myself to just look at the words, not what they are saying, the rest of the puzzle sailed in quite smoothly. Thanks Shed for an entertaining puzzle.
A quick solve with lots of fun clues, and a theme of boys and girls in the surfaces. Favourites were 6ac + 22dn, 1dn, 6dn, 13dn, and 18dn. Thanks to Boatman.