Eileen

The most common epithet used in preambles of Chifonie puzzles appears to be ‘straightforward’ And so it was with this one – the usual blend of nicely-clued charades, insertions and anagrams, with a … Read more >>

For a while now we’ve been having a Paul Prize puzzle every other week, apart from the last two weeks. Nevertheless, it was a bit of a surprise to see one today, as … Read more >>

Thanks to Gaufrid for standing in for me last week. I haven’t blogged an Otterden puzzle before and I’m afraid I’m still not warming to his style. I liked one or two of … Read more >>

A pretty straightforward but very enjoyable puzzle from Paul. In a lot of cases, I got the answer immediately, from the definition – leaving some interesting wordplay to work out. Then again, there … Read more >>

I’ve enjoyed Imogen’s puzzles since they’ve appeared monthly since February and so I was pleased to get this one to blog. I have been keeping a weather eye on Michael Curl’s [Orlando’s] ‘Best … Read more >>

An enjoyable puzzle from Brummie this morning, with a variety of clue types and a variety of general knowledge needed. I got off to a quick start in the top left corner, then … Read more >>

Seeing Tramp’s name under the puzzle is guaranteed to brighten up a dull morning! I think the gloomy weather had dulled my brain somewhat: I was aware from the beginning that there were … Read more >>

A welcome return appearance from Shed. I was lucky enough to blog his last puzzle, a couple of months ago, and said then that we don’t see enough of him. There’s lots of … Read more >>

A bit of a mixture from Rufus today – mostly straightforward but one or two [22ac, 23dn] needed a bit more thought. As usual, a number of double and cryptic definitions – but … Read more >>

I loved every minute of this puzzle but for me it was over far too quickly – because I was enjoying it so much. I would never say a puzzle was ‘too easy’ … Read more >>

An enjoyable puzzle from Boatman – but not really one to have solved and blogged before breakfast! There’s a good variety of clue types and generally smooth surfaces and a few smiles and … Read more >>

A pretty easy-going puzzle from Paul on his [almost] best behaviour. Nicely-constructed, witty clues, with no obscurities – an enjoyable solve. Thanks, Paul. Across 1 Short pronouncement welcomed by second doctor (6) MEDICO … Read more >>

I have been looking forward to blogging my first Imogen puzzle and I certainly wasn’t disappointed with this one. There are some really good, witty clues here and some misleading definitions. Much of … Read more >>

A common theme in preambles to blogs of Brummie puzzles is that they turned out to be less difficult than they first appeared and I could say this yet again. I think the … Read more >>