Bastille Day 2018 / Egbert
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 >>
Day: 31 July 2018
Guardian 27,575 / Paul
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 >>
Independent 9921 / Alchemi
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 >>
Financial Times 15924 Armonie
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 >>