Never knowingly undersolved
Thank you to Paul, who’s in fine feather/feathers today. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 9. Composer didn’t have ‘unfinished’, with end of symphony penned (5) HAYDN : “hadn’t”(had not/didn’t have) minus … Read more >>
Bluth has become a regular Indy setter in the last year or so, and one I always enjoy meeting.
A Neo quickie
Most EV puzzles involve some sort of DISGUISE, or subterfuge, in the solving process or the end-game…so what is Jaques trying to disguise from us here?…
Non-prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of November 27, 2021
A tricky puzzle from Monk, but that will come as no great surprise to FT regulars. As always the struggle is very satisfying one. Thank you Monk.
Crosophile fills the mid-week slot this week.
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28623.
Today is theme day, and Knut has not disappointed, producing a tribute puzzle to 5D. It would be interesting to know if Knut had submitted this puzzle for publication prior to 5D’s death … Read more >>
On Track by Phi Nineteen clues are unnumbered and their answers are to be entered where they will fit, after being treated. The mode of treatment is hinted at by the three words … Read more >>
Qaos puzzles seem to appear quite often on a Tuesday and I’m not complaining today… …except that the one thing we know about Qaos’ puzzles is that they always have a theme, which … Read more >>
A brisk solve with notably readable surfaces.
Some nice cluing to start the week – my favourites were 14ac, 25ac, 26ac, 3dn, and 18dn. Thanks to Vulcan
A new Indy setter in Quince, I think, so welcome to him or her. A pleasing and well-constructed puzzle, but rather chewy for a typical Monday, I would aver. More importantly, especially with … Read more >>
Thank you to Matilda. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1. A slice of chorizo needed, as far as one can see (7) HORIZON : Hidden in(A slice of) “chorizo needed“. 5. … Read more >>