Azed 2032
With apologies for the late posting. I found this one to be at the easy end of the Azed spectrum, though I needed Chambers to confirm a few answers. I do, however, have … Read more >>
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Cyclops 442: Royal wedding special
A topical offering from Cyclops, and a nice antidote to the otherwise sycophantic press coverage which has been so difficult to avoid. 7/26, a tour de force, has to get the vote for … Read more >>
Guardian Genius 94, by Puck: In vino veritas
Well, I thought I was getting on just fine with this puzzle, but I was completely stuck on two answers, 17a and 21a. None of my resources — dictionaries, word lists, TEA, Google, … Read more >>
Independent on Sunday 1106, by Glowworm
This was perhaps at the more challenging end of the spectrum for Independent on Sunday puzzles, but nevertheless reasonably straightforward. Across 1 HOPELESS Henry slopes off without sweetheart, dejected H = Henry (SI … Read more >>
Cyclops 440: Self-referential
I thought this was a pretty straightforward Cyclops — solved in one easy session (not meaning to sound smug, of course). Clues that made me smile included 13a and 23a. Across 1 CYCLOPS … Read more >>
Independent on Sunday 1102: Independent on Sunday 1102: Quixote signs off
The final puzzle in a very long run from Quixote, who will now make appearances in the daily Independent. Thanks to him for so many sound and accessible puzzles. Across 1 DURESS Outside … Read more >>
Azed 2026: Plain
An Azed of mixed difficulty this week — I managed most of it on a train, but needed the help of Chambers for some of the more obscure words. Across 1 CRAB-YAWS Skin … Read more >>
Cyclops 438: Expletives deleted
… well, most of them. I think my vote for top clue goes jointly to 23a and 4d this week. Across 7 DORDOGNE Party leader, finally dead and gone, jostled for a place … Read more >>
Independent on Sunday 1098: Quixote
The usual straightforward, sound offering from Quixote. Solved pretty quickly, though 9a held me up a bit. The most popular clue will probably be 8d, though I’d go for 17a or 5d for … Read more >>
More Araucaria photos
I have uploaded my photos (+ one from Derek) of the wonderful lunch which took place at King’s College Cambridge on Saturday. I haven’t yet had time to add captions. If anyone has … Read more >>
Azed 2020: Clear vision
A rather more tricky Azed than some recent ones, largely because it has more than the usual quota of obscure words. I needed to check quite a few answers. The first answer refers … Read more >>
Araucaria’s big celebrations
I have uploaded lots of photos of the wonderful party given by the Guardian on the eve of Araucaria’s birthday. It was an honour and a delight to be there. Araucaria party
Cyclops 436: Smutty innuendo…
… and all the better for it! The usual fun from Cyclops — a relatively quick solve, with nothing too tricky. Across 1 EMBRACES Hugs as Ed Miliband starts getting supporters EM = … Read more >>
Independent on Sunday 1094: Quixote
The usual relatively easy Sunday solve from Quixote. And a rather hurried blog from me. Across 6 SCHOLASTIC Hot classic in translation – it’s educational *(Hot classic) 9 NAIL Slow creatures shedding outer … Read more >>
Sloggers & betters in Derby
What a lovely day! Many posts will be posted and many photos uploaded. For now, having returned home, let us thank Peter (Kathryn’s Dad) and Eileen for their magnificent effort. Lots more to … Read more >>