PeterO

Born 1944. I was introduced to cryptics, mainly the Telegraph, in the sixth form, as a group effort. This continued through college (physics), and after, but more sporadically after I moved to the US forty years ago. Now I am semi-retired from programming - I drive school buses - I have time to troll the internet for crosswords to my heart's content. I regularly do the Guardian, Independent FT and Private Eye. Despite rather regular entries to Private Eye and the Guardian Genius, the nearest I have come to winning anything was on a book publishers' website, a crossword compiled by Eddie James, I think. As the prizes included a bottle of Champagne, to avoid customs problems, I entered in my brother-in-law's name. He was somewhat surprised to win.

Guardian Cryptic 28,070 by Anto

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The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28070. Anto has graduated from an occasional Quiptic, which were not well received. Here he or she has some interesting ideas for clues; there were a couple … Read more >>

Everyman 3,828

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The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/everyman/3828. Much as we have come to expect from Everyman; three &lit clues, where the entire clue may be read as definition or as wordplay, and the … Read more >>

Guardian Cryptic 28,054 by Brummie

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The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28054. Double definitions abound, as do hairdos. An enjoyable puzzle from Brummie. ACROSS 9 ROUST Drive away, restricting speed initially, then create a stir (5) An envelope … Read more >>

Guardian Cryptic 28,047 by Pasquale

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The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28047. Despite the Don’s predilection for less common words (only 21A ADAR SHENI was new to me – and the anagram wordplay, coupled with a vague definition, … Read more >>

Everyman 3,824

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The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/everyman/3824. Here we have the linked answers 8D ON THE LEVEL and 14D OFF THE WALL. Everyman also seems to be making almost a theme of &lit … Read more >>

Guardian Cryptic 28,040 by Vulcan

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The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28040. Typical Monday fare from Vulcan. 1D MAGNOLIA tickled my fancy. ACROSS 5 PLACID Unruffled tartan worn by chief of clan (6) An envelope (‘worn by’) of … Read more >>

Guardian Cryptic 28,038 by Paul

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The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28038. Paul has served up mini-themes of London districts and Prime Ministers this time, with a mix of simple and convoluted wordplay. A fitting end to a … Read more >>

Guardian Cryptic 28,031 by Imogen

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The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28031. Not too difficult, with some amusing clues, but I do not know what to make of 22D JAMMY. Any suggestions welcome. ACROSS 1 SUBATOMIC Very tiny … Read more >>

Everyman 3,820

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The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/everyman/3820. Everyman seems to be settling into a generally straightforward style, with the trademark pairing of long answers. ACROSS 1 YOU DON’T SAY Liberal excluded from US … Read more >>

Guardian Cryptic 28,011 by Brendan

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The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28011. A pleasant surprise, as Brendan has been offering just one puzzle a month recently. As announced in 17A, the THEME is THE RAINBOW, and, sure enough, … Read more >>

Guardian Cryptic 28,009 by Paul

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The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28009. This took me a little longer than many of Paul’s puzzles. There was no doubt about the intent of the signature 20,12, but the ingenuity elsewhere … Read more >>