Paul is on top form this weekend – the characteristic invention, wit and bottom references are present in abundance. Thank you Paul.
PeeDee
Financial Times 15,707 by MONK
Another super puzzle from the ultra-reliable Monk. He never seems to produce a dud, ever. Thanks Monk.
Financial Times 15,701 by CHALMIE
A good straightforward puzzle. Straightforward is written a compliment here. One of the joys of solving and blogging is the variety of puzzles on offer. Some are filled with new cluing ideas: sometimes they work, sometimes they don’t, and sometimes the setter just sticks to the tried and tested. I like them all. Thank you Chalmie.
AZED 2,368
Another enjoyable hour or so trawling through the Big Red Book. Thank you Azed.
Financial Times 15,695 by ARTEXLEN
I found this is an easier puzzle to solve than to blog, some of these clues were tricky to parse. Thanks Artexlen for an enjoyable puzzle.
Financial Times 15,689 by GOZO
This is my 500th blog for Fifteensquared and it is a pleasure to get a Gozo puzzle to solve and explain for the occasion. Thank you Gozo.
Independent on Sunday 1,443 by Peter
Traditional Sunday fare from the Independent. A roast and two veg crossword, nothing fancy but fits the occasion perfectly. Thank you to Peter.
Guardian Prize 27,328 by Paul
I got confused about dates and forgot it was my turn to blog. I have explained the solutions but I cheated copiously to get the blog out quickly so I won’t pass any further comment. Apologies for the lateness and to Paul for not giving the puzzle the attention it deserved.
Financial Times 15,683 by GAFF
Sorry about the lateness of this blog. I have the odd query with the clues, but this may just be me rushing to get the blog out quickly. Thank you Gaff.
AZED 2,365
I don’t find as high a proportion of obscure words in Azed puzzles as I used to. I wonder if Azed is getting more accessible over the years or if I have done so many puzzles that I have seen them before. Can anyone comment on their own experience?
I will be away when this post is published and may not be able to respond to queries in a timely manner. Please feel free to chip in and help out in the comments section.
Thank you Azed.
Financial Times 15,677 by AARDVARK
Super puzzle, very entertaining. Either Aardvark or I has made a mistake at 4 down. On my previous form it is probably going to be me. Thank you Aardvark.
I am leaving for a holiday now but will make an effort to answer queries if and when I am able.
Financial Times 15,671 by JULIUS
Super, a mix of all sorts in here to keep me entertained. Thank you Julius.
Financial Times 15,665 by MONK
This is an anniversary milestone puzzle. Thank you Monk, congratulations and many more to come please! There is one clue I need help with. Any takers?
AZED 2,362
Azed has been kind with the vocabulary this week, I did not spend nearly as much time inside Chambers as usual. A very enjoyable puzzle, thank you Azed.
Independent on Sunday 1,439 by Peter
The solutions are clear enough but one or two bits in the clues that I can’t explain away. Not the sort of thing you worry about or even notice as a solver, but as a blogger trying to explain each detail these things bother me. Thanks Peter.