A milder than usual puzzle from Loroso but no less entertaining. Thanks Loroso.
Year: 2018
Guardian 27,492 / Picaroon
Another ingenious and witty puzzle from Picaroon, with an interesting theme, clearly indicated in the clue for 11dn. Solving 11dn fairly early did nothing to spoil the fun, which was there in … Read more >>
Inquisitor 1538: Mistake by Ifor
It’s a long while since I blogged a puzzle by Ifor – in fact I’m not sure I ever have, despite his being a regular setter. Quite a long preamble this week: All … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 27,491 by Philistine
Really enjoyed this, with a lot of smiles. Particular favourites were 19ac and 6dn
Financial Times 15,840 by CRUX
A highly enoyable Tuesday romp with wit and originality aplenty.
Independent 9837 / Serpent
It’s a Serpent puzzle on Tuesday this week For the first time in a while, I spotted the nina and it helped. The key words of the nina are in … Read more >>
Financial Times 15,839 by ARMONIE
A gentle Armonie offering to start the week…
Last call for Derby S&B, Saturday 5th May
A reminder that there will be a Derby Sloggers & Betters event on Saturday 5th May at The Brunswick Inn, next to Derby railway station. All the details are in the original post which is to be found in the Announcements section of the site.
This is to ask that anyone who would like to join us and hasn’t said so already lets us know below before Friday 27th. To those folk who said ‘I’ll let you know nearer the time’ in the earlier post: this is the time, please, because I have to confirm numbers and pay for the buffet lunch. This will be served at 1.00pm. It’s not obligatory, but if you don’t want one, then please be aware that the menu shown on the pub’s website won’t be available between 2.30pm and 5.30pm, so you won’t be able to order any food between those times.
It’s a lovely pub, the company will be engaging, and newcomers will be particularly welcome. Eileen and I look forward to seeing you on the 5th.
Peter (Kathryn’s Dad)
Guardian 27,490 – Orlando
Orlando makes his second appearance in the post-Rufus Monday slot with a typically well-judged puzzle: not difficult (though a fish and a bird may be unfamiliar to some) but clearly and soundly clued. … Read more >>
Independent 9836/Gila
A very pleasing puzzle from Gila for the Monday Indy slot. Carefully constructed and with one or two nice touches. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as … Read more >>
Guardian Quiptic 962/Hectence
A delightful Quiptic from Hectence, with meaningful surfaces and a good variety of clue types. What did you think? Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition … Read more >>
Independent on Sunday 1469/Peter
A fine puzzle from Peter in the typical IoS style: tractable and with no obscurities. And a result for your blogger this morning too. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double … Read more >>
Everyman 3,731
The Observer crossword from Sunday 15 Apr 2018
Here’s Everyman with another ‘clunky and humourless crossword equivalent of self-assembly IKEA furniture’. Really?
AZED 2,392
The usual blend of interesting words and clues which I found this easier than usual today, apart from one clue that has me stumped.
Do any Welsh speakers out there fancy having a quick look at 3 down for me? Thank you Azed.
Independent 9835 / Hob
Hob takes the Saturday hot-spot today. All good fun as we have come to expect from this setter, with several 10ac clues. Joyce had never come across 19ac – Bert had … Read more >>