Never knowingly undersolved
This is a very nice puzzle–not too hard, but with a bit of an extra challenge regarding the unclued apparatus.
The special instructions read as follows: Six clues contain an extra word, each defining one of the thematic perimeter answers (one being 2 words) which are to be entered clockwise where they will fit. 1A and 1D define the theme. Wickball also comments: Barred but easier than IQ or EV.
A preamble this week that promised that the clues were light on gimmicks: In twelve clues a thematic word must be removed before solving. The single letters to the left of the thematic … Read more >>
A gentle Tramp to lead us into November, with the SW corner holding me up longest, and two excellent long anagrams – something of a trademark for this setter. Many thanks to Tramp. … Read more >>
It’s a puzzle from Wiglaf today Tuesday is theme day in the Independent, but I’m unable to spot one. There is a MELANGE or ASSORTMENT of entries including a couple … Read more >>
Today brings a pleasant solve with some nice surfaces from Flimsy.
An accessible plain puzzle from Azed.