I found this pretty tricky and for a while thought I might not be able to finish.
PeeDee
Independent on Sunday 1,256 by Poins
A gentle Sunday puzzle from Poins.
Financial Times 14,574 by Monk
A tricky puzzle from Monk, but no surprise there! There are two that I can’t explain, any help appreciated.
Guardian Prize Puzzle 26,202 by Paul
No themes, ninas, pangrams, special instructions or other funny stuff — just a straightforward down-to-earth cryptic. Thanks Paul, I enjoyed this.
Financial Times 14,568 by Io
A mixed difficulty puzzle from Io, something for everyone. Things started off quite comfortably in the top left corner and then got progressively harder and harder as I moved through the grid. There are a couple that I still can’t fully explain, any help appreciated. Thanks Io.
Financial Times 14,562 by Gozo
Gozo is on top form today.
Financial Times 14,556 by Rosa Klebb
A pleasant and easy outing with Rosa.
Independent on Sunday 1,252 by Nitsy
This is my first IoS blog and I have not seen Nitsy before. My summary would be: straightforward but difficult. I found the clue construction straightforward, but the cunning definitions and misleading surface meanings meant that finding the solutions was not an easy task at all.
Financial Times 14,550 by Redshank
In general the clues were pretty clear and obvious – after I had solved them. Before solving they were anything but. This is my definition of a good cryptic.
Guardian Prize Puzzle 26,178 by Imogen
I have not been solving the Guardian much lately and have not come across Imogen before – I like his/her style very much. Thank you Imogen.
Financial Times 14,544 by AARDVARK
Very enjoyable and on the whole not too difficult, just a couple that I struggled with. Thank you Aardvark.
Financial Times 14,538 by Gozo
I always look forward to getting a Gozo puzzle on a Wednesday.
Financial Times 14,532 by ALBERICH
I found this quite tricky, everything is there waiting to be found but it took a while to bottom it all out. Thanks to Alberich.
Financial Times 14,526 by IO
Spectacular, a real treat! Difficult, but just about do-able in one sitting by mere mortals.
Guardian Prize Puzzle 26,154 by Tramp
Sorry for the late and very rushed blog which meant I had little time to savour this puzzle, just a mad rush to get the puzzle solved and written-up, including much cheating. Thank … Read more >>