Never knowingly undersolved
…that seems to be the choice, at the start of this momentous week, and Cyclops has his finger pretty much on the pulse… …with LIKE IT OR LUMP IT seeming to sum up the … Read more >>
The puzzle can be found here. Hi everyone. I found the majority of this fairly gentle, as is often the case on Sundays, but half a dozen clues held out on me for … Read more >>
A straightforward puzzle all done and dusted at the first attempt. At the easier end of his range I think. Thank you Azed.
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/everyman/3764.
This was a masterclass of brilliant clues … … so many it’s silly to list them. Oh all right: 8 28 19 22 16 1 4 and 5 and that’s not including the ones where … Read more >>
Well, it was pretty surely not going to be Paul, since we’d had him the previous Saturday and the following Friday, so I was intrigued as to who would get this Prize slot, … Read more >>
“16 clues contain an additional word that must be removed before solving; in PAIRS, these give definitions for the eight unclued entries. Solvers must highlight a ten-letter word that describes these entries and definitions. Chambers Dictionary (2016) is recommended; one answer is in the Oxford Dictionary of English.”
A solid fun-filled experience attempting REDSHANK today, thanks to whom for dishing a delectable challenge with some wicked clues.
Eileen still has internet access problems (hopefully being resolved today) and so has asked me to cover for her. I was pleased to see that it was Tramp today but then less pleased … Read more >>
Phi never fails to produce, apparently every Friday, a thoroughly satisfactory workout. Today there is the odd query, but I wouldn’t be at all surprised if my misgivings were easily enough explained.
Definitions in maroon, underlined. Anagram indicators in italics.
Fun and challenging stuff, with a quick start into a slow finish and some tricky parsing afterwards. Favourites 13ac, 6dn, 8dn, and 15dn. Thanks to Imogen.
Serpent fills the Thursday slot this week
A puzzle which would almost have been perfect for beginners…
Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of November 25, 2018
A good straightforward puzzle with one clue I can’t fully explain. Thanks Neo.