A toughie from Imogen this morning, but ultimately rewarding if you stick with it.
Month: July 2019
Independent 10,214 by Knut
Apart from my criticisms, which are detailed in the blog, Knut has given us his usual pleasant crossword.
Definitions underlined, in maroon. Anagram indicators in italics.
Inquisitor 1601: Terse by Chalicea
Chalicea’s name appears often as an Inquisitor setter. I last blogged one of her puzzles in March this year. The preamble was short (in line with the title; Terse) and stated: … Read more >>
Financial Times 16,214 by GURNEY
A brisk Tuesday solve. No complaints, rock-solid, all the usual crossword devices well set and overcome.
Guardian Cryptic 27,868 by Pasquale
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/27868.
Financial Times 16,213 by ARMONIE
A nice easy monday puzzle from ARMONIE….
Guardian 27,867 / Pan
It’s Pan’s turn to kick off the cryptic week, with a puzzle just right for a Monday. I found this quite straightforward, with one or two more unusual words, which were clearly clued … Read more >>
Quiptic 1,025 by Carpathian
Carpathian’s turn in the Quiptic slot this week.
Independent 10,213/Tees
Tees can do mainstream; Tees can do left-field. In places this was the latter. This took me a long time to solve. Tees will always reward your patience and lead … Read more >>
Cyclops 654 – Born Leader – In Error
Cyclops taking his usual side-swipes at the establishment, with a spoonful of smuttery and cultural zeitgeist… The big ticket clue is a nice composite anagram, incorporating DISCOURAGEMENT into NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT – OK Harvey … Read more >>
Everyman 3,794/30 June
Another enjoyable puzzle from Everyman, but one where I suspect less experienced solvers will be saying ‘too hard’. I could be wrong. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition … Read more >>
Independent on Sunday 1532 Phi
Thank you to Phi…is there a particular reason why he’s appearing on Sunday, which is not his usual spot…? Definitions are underlined in the clues. … Yes there is. On this date (7 … Read more >>
AZED 2,455 – Plain
Another treat for word lovers. Thank you Azed.
Independent 10,212 by Filbert (Saturday 6th July 2019)
Since appearing on the scene sometime over a year ago Filbert has appeared about once a month, and though I’m sure I haven’t tackled all of them, when I see the name I … Read more >>
Enigmatic Variations No. 1388: The End by Stick Insect
Warm greetings to you all from a sunny London, where I have landed myself in comfortable air-conditioned lodgings for a long weekend. Purr! Stick Insect has relatively recently added blocked puzzles to his … Read more >>