Independent 11,146/Filbert
Chuffing Nora, as they say in these parts. I only ever blog the weekday Indy on a Monday, so am habituated to a reasonably gentle puzzle to start the week, but … Read more >>
Pierre
Everyman 3,950/26 June
Another well-compiled and clearly-clued puzzle from Everyman this morning. I enjoyed it, and can imagine improving solvers will have as well. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition (xxxx)* … Read more >>
Guardian Quiptic 1,180/Pasquale
You always know you’re going to get a well-constructed and tractable puzzle from the Don when he’s in Quiptic mode. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition (xxxx)* anagram … Read more >>
Guardian Quiptic 1,178/Hectence
Apologies for the late appearance of the blog. Bloody Grauniad. A fine Quiptic from Hectence, with a pangram to boot. I think beginners and less experienced solvers would have enjoyed this one. Abbreviations … Read more >>
Guardian Quiptic 1,178 – placeholder
Bonjour This morning’s Guardian Quiptic is not yet available on the newspaper’s site – last week’s puzzle is still showing. I will solve the crossword and write up a blog when someone at … Read more >>
Independent 11,128/Gila
An enjoyable and well-constructed puzzle from Gila to start us off on our Independent crossword journey this week. Either he was being trickier than normal, or I was being a bear of little brain … Read more >>
Independent on Sunday 1,685/Hoskins
Many thanks to Hoskins for this Sunday’s puzzle. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = anagram indicator [x] letter(s) removed definitions are underlined Across … Read more >>
Everyman 3,946/29 May
Another well-constructed and accessible puzzle from Everyman, which I enjoyed solving and blogging. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = anagram indicator [x] letter(s) removed … Read more >>
Guardian Quiptic 1,176/Carpathian
A fine crossword from Carpathian, which hits the spot for a Quiptic nicely, I think. A generous grid, some Easy Annies to get going with, no obscure words, a nice variety of devices. … Read more >>
Independent 11,110/Hoskins
A puzzle from Hoskins to start the Indy week. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = anagram indicator [x] letter(s) removed definitions are underlined Across … Read more >>
Guardian Quiptic 1,174/Anto
I’ve often commented that Anto seems not to set puzzles specifically for the Quiptic slot, but I felt that this one was aimed more at beginners and improving solvers. That said, there were … Read more >>
Independent on Sunday 1,681/Hoskins
A typical Independent on Sunday puzzle from Hoskins. That is to say, easy-end. And in traditional Hoskins style, the vast majority of the clues have a reference to sex, drugs, drink or flatulence. … Read more >>
Everyman 3,942/1 May
Another pleasing Sunday puzzle from Everyman. Since it’s primarily aimed at newer and improving solvers, I have tried to give full explanations of the parsing, but if there is anything that is not … Read more >>
Guardian Quiptic 1,172/Hectence
Hectence shows off her skills as a Quiptic setter this morning. If you are in the ‘beginner’ category, then have another look at the surface readings in this puzzle. They are all beautifully … Read more >>
Independent 11,092/Tees
Tees has the bank holiday crossword for us. There is a theme among the answers today which, unless you have been living on another planet for the last six months, can hardly have … Read more >>