Independent 11,452/Tees
A fine puzzle from Tees and what I would describe as a typical Monday Indy offering – not overly taxing for a reasonably experienced solver. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad … Read more >>
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Guardian Quiptic 1,232/Bartland
One of the comparatively new setters of the Quiptic, Bartland, has the ‘for beginners and those in a hurry’ puzzle for us today. This one hit the spot for me this morning. Abbreviations … Read more >>
Guardian Quiptic 1,230/Pasquale
You always know you are in for a carefully constructed and thoughtfully clued Quiptic when Pasquale is in the saddle. This one went in steadily, with only one less well known word – … Read more >>
Independent on Sunday 1,737/Filbert
Filbert is becoming a regular in the Independent on Sunday slot. I enjoy his puzzles, but continue to find them at the harder end of the spectrum. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double … Read more >>
Independent 11,434/Tees
I have not seen Tees in my regular Monday Indy blogging spot for a while. This one has the usual wide range of subject matter to puzzle and entertain. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition … Read more >>
Everyman 3,997/28 May
Another sound as a pound Sunday offering from Everyman, with all the regular quirks on display. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = anagram … Read more >>
Guardian Quiptic 1,228/Matilda
Top puzzle, that. Clearly clued and with concise and meaningful surface readings. Brava, Matilda. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = anagram indicator [x] letter(s) … Read more >>
Guardian Quiptic 1,226/Bartland
A puzzle ideally suited for beginners and improving solvers, I thought. Slightly marred by a classic lack of Grauniad editorship, sadly. No doubt by late morning there will be an addition to the … Read more >>
Independent 11,416/Filbert
Filbert is quite the go-to guy in the Independent at the moment. He has been a very positive addition to the growing list of Indy setters, and I enjoyed teasing this one out. … Read more >>
Independent on Sunday 1,733/Brunel
I found this a good cryptic challenge with some stand-out surface readings. Just a bit hard. The Independent on Sunday puzzle has historically been along the lines of ‘suitable for less experienced solvers’, … Read more >>
Everyman 3,993/30 April
A thoughtfully constructed and tractable cryptic from Everyman this week. Just like every week, really. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = anagram indicator [x] … Read more >>
Guardian Quiptic 1,224/Chandler
Another fine Quiptic from one of the more recent additions to the setting stable for this slot. Bravo/Brava to Chandler. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition (xxxx)* anagram … Read more >>
Independent 11,398/Xestobium
This setter made his or her Indy debut in a Sunday puzzle a short while ago, where my colleague flashling pointed out that the pseudonym comes from a genus of death-watch and spider … Read more >>
Guardian Quiptic 1,222/Anto
I can’t say my heart flutters with joy when I see Anto’s name on a Quiptic puzzle. What matters more, perhaps, is what the intended audience thought of this one. Abbreviations cd cryptic … Read more >>
Independent on Sunday 1,729/Hoskins
Hoskins has the Sunday Independent puzzle for us this weekend. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = anagram indicator [x] letter(s) removed definitions are underlined … Read more >>