Guardian 25,333 / Gordius
Apologies for the late post but for some reason the scheduled blogger hasn’t been able to make it today. This is just a simple clue analysis since I didn’t solve the puzzle but … Read more >>
Gaufrid
Independent 7679 / Phi
I only head a short while ago that flashling is unwell, and unable to blog, so apologies for the delayed appearance of this post (which has been produced in somewhat of a hurry … Read more >>
Financial Times 13,704 / Sleuth
Half of the answers went in very quickly during my first pass through the clues, the other half took somewhat longer due to some intricate wordplay in places. I am unable to fully … Read more >>
Mike Laws
I was very sad to read that Mike Laws, crossword editor for the Inquisitor and a setter under several pseudonyms, passed away last night. Mike commented regularly on this site, particularly in the … Read more >>
Independent 7659 / Dac
It looks as if something has prevented RatkojaRiku from being with us today so here is an analysis of the clues. In the interest of having something posted without too much further delay … Read more >>
Independent 7651 / Nestor
A generally straightforward puzzle though I needed on-line assistance to work out part of the parsing in 6dn and 14ac had me completely beaten but I think I have now worked out the … Read more >>
Guardian 25,300 / Boatman
Uncle Yap is away so I have the pleasure of covering today’s excellent puzzle. An appropriate theme for the week before Easter, including as it does the ‘cross’, with several clues also being … Read more >>
Independent on Sunday 1103 / Crosophile
I don’t know what’s happened to the scheduled blogger today but as he hasn’t turned up here is a quick analysis of the clues. As I solved this puzzle a week ago I don’t remember … Read more >>
Independent 7637 / Phi
There are times when I find it difficult to find something to write about in a preamble and this is one of them. No theme or Nina to comment on (or at least … Read more >>
Financial Times 13,663 / Jason
Shuchi is away today so I have the pleasure of covering this light-hearted puzzle from Jason. Nothing particularly difficult, in fact it was over all too quickly, but I was left feeling cheery, … Read more >>
Financial Times 13,655 / Monk
A welcome return to the FT for Monk after an absence of nearly 18 months. I didn’t think this was as difficult as some of his previous puzzles have been, perhaps due to … Read more >>
Independent 7627 / Phi
It was something of a surprise to see Phi on a Monday, Eimi must have something interesting lined up for April 1st. A relatively easy, but pleasant, start to the week with, so … Read more >>
Independent 7617 / Dac
After yesterday’s surprise appearance by Phi we are back to normal for a Wednesday with Dac and his customary fine clues. This puzzle was a little on the easy side for my taste but … Read more >>
Independent 7612 / Morph
What a good day for puzzles, Loroso, Araucaria and Morph! We have a fairy tale theme from Morph today with Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs featuring in the clues and Heigh Ho Heigh … Read more >>
Independent 7607 / Phi
It’s Friday so it must be a Phi day and, unless things have changed, a Phi in the ‘i’ day as well. After the recent tribute to 15² by Anax (#7588, 10th Feb.) … Read more >>