Never knowingly undersolved
As tradition dictates, Phi is bringing another suite of mid-week puzzles to an end. In what was for me a medium-difficulty puzzle, he has managed to produce a grid which abounds with letter … Read more >>
A nice mixture of easy clues to get me started and some chewier ones that took a bit of teasing out. Top-quality setting Nutmeg as always – thanks to her. I can’t see … Read more >>
Thank you to Vlad. This took a bit of time to take off. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1. Vice squad heartily entertained — say no more! (4,2) CLAM UP : … Read more >>
I blogged a Rodriguez puzzle fairly recently but I’m quite happy to blog another one. Rodriguez’ makes you think, as the definition is not always straightforward. I like clues where … Read more >>
Neo is today's FT setter.
Hello all. Thanks to Kcit for a fun puzzle, rather on the chewy side. The preamble reads: Fourteen clues are separate from the rest: each of these clues has wordplay omitting one … Read more >>
Non-prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of March 27, 2021
A good puzzle and recommended for those who appreciate a traditional style. All solid clues and no funny business. Thank you Buccaneer.
Eccles on a Wednesday: quirky, sometimes a little obscure, but enjoyable. All as it should be.
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28413.
Thank you to Flimsy. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1. Flower tax for business (8) INDUSTRY : INDUS(the flow-er/river in India) + TRY(to tax/to make severe demands on). 5. Some wannabe … Read more >>
It’s another in the Clue Two sequence. How will eXternal follow up the Pac-Man maze? Preamble: The unclued top row gives a thematic location. An answer to one down clue per column … Read more >>
Pasquale sets the challenge today, with, I think, a reasonably gentle puzzle. There’s an interesting range of topics, with, as always, meticulous cluing and some ingenious constructions, along with often clever and witty … Read more >>
Tees fills the Tuesday slot this week.
A quick and mostly straightforward solve – my favourites were 4ac, 22ac, 1dn, 5dn, and 19dn. Thanks to Vulcan