Qaos up to his usual tricks…
Independent 9784 / Tees
Tees has been appearing one, two or three times a month recently, at weekends as well as midweek. There was an appropriate balance in the top and bottom row of … Read more >>
Year: 2018
Inquisitor 1529: That Sinking Feeling by Nudd
It’s been three years since Nudd set an Inquisitor, so it’s a pleasant change to see one now. The preamble told us that "a single letter must be jettisoned from … Read more >>
Independent 9,783 by Knut
Quite a challenge from Knut today, which took a long time and even then I was defeated by 4dn. My guess is that there were a number of details that passed me by.
Guardian 27,437 – Crucible
Crucible gives us a good workout this morning, with a couple of clues I can’t parse to my complete satisfaction. There’s a fairly obvious construction theme in the answers, with MASON, BUILDING, BRICKS … Read more >>
Financial Times 15,787 by ORENSE
A quick Tuesday solve but with some notably elegant surfaces.
Financial Times 15,786 – Armonie
After two – in my opinion – slightly quirky Monday puzzles, the FT put the more familiar Armonie on its menu today.
Guardian Quiptic 953 Carpathian
A very nicely judged quiptic, ideal for those learning the cryptic ropes and those in a hurry.
Guardian 27,436 by Orlando
Apologies for the delay in getting the blog to you. The puzzle can be solved online here.
Independent 9782/Raich
Eimi made a reappearance in the Indy last week, and now we see a Raich puzzle for the first time for a while in the daily Indy (he has been contributing to the … Read more >>
Private Eye (Cyclops/618) The Truth in a stupor
I enjoyed solving this, sadly it didn’t last very long. Not only are there only 23 clues due to the grid design, but most of the answers flew in. It was nearly a … Read more >>
Everyman 3722
Everyman is such a good choice of cryptic for those new to them, or for those learning the ropes. Always carefully constructed and at a level of difficulty that should encourage people to … Read more >>
Independent on Sunday 1460 Hypnos
Thanks Hypnos, for an enjoyable crossword. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 Bachelor pulsating with energy in domestic garment? (8) BATHROBE : B(abbrev. for “bachelor”) + ATHROB(pulsating, as with your heart) … Read more >>
AZED 2,383
I’ve had my obscure word fix for the week and I’m feeling much better now. Thank you Azed.
Independent 9781 by Hoskins (Saturday Puzzle 17 February 2018)
A pleasant puzzle from Hoskins, with maybe a slight twist?… I am fairly sure this is my first blog of a Hoskins puzzle…and maybe even my first solve…he seems to have been fairly … Read more >>