Everyman 3,906/22 August

A well-constructed puzzle from Everyman this week, 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) … Read more >>

Independent 10,877/Hoskins

A lively little number 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 … Read more >>

Independent on Sunday 1,641/Tees

Tees on good form as usual with a pleasing and tractable crossword. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = anagram indicator [x] letter(s) removed definitions … Read more >>

Independent 10,859/Poins

Always a pleasure to see a Poins puzzle on my watch, although I’m more used to coming across him in the Independent on Sunday slot. I found this a well-constructed puzzle which yielded … Read more >>

Everyman 3,902/25 July

A generally pleasing puzzle from Everyman this week, but – and there is often a but – with one or two clues that for me didn’t quite work. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd … Read more >>

Independent 10,841/Silvanus

Silvanus is a regular, but comparatively infrequent, setter for the Indy and the Sindy. This puzzle was just right for the Monday slot, I thought. What did you think? Abbreviations cd cryptic definition … Read more >>

Everyman 3,898/27 June

Another sound puzzle from Everyman this 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 1 Tell … Read more >>

Guardian Quiptic 1,128/Pan

A pleasing and tractable Quiptic from long-time setter Pan. 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 >>