Independent on Sunday 1477/Peter
For the second month in a row, it’s the Peter and Pierre show. To repeat: we are not related; we are not the same person; only one of us has a Y chromosome … Read more >>
Pierre
Everyman 3738
Another sound and accessible crossword from Everyman. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = anagram indicator [x] letter(s) missing definitions are underlined … Read more >>
Independent 9872/Silvanus
We don’t see Silvanus that often in the Indy, so I was pleased to have the chance to blog one of his puzzles this morning. Took a bit of getting into, mind you. … Read more >>
Guardian Quiptic 967/Anto
A request to step in as holiday cover for a fellow blogger, willingly agreed to. Then it turns out to be Anto. Ah well, other forms of Bank Holiday entertainment are available. … Read more >>
Guardian Quiptic 966/Carpathian
A pleasing and well-constructed Quiptic from Carpathian which I enjoyed solving and blogging. What did you think? Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition (xxxx)* … Read more >>
Independent on Sunday 1473/Peter
The quirks of the crosswording S&B schedules mean that it’s the Peter and Pierre show this morning. We are not related. Or the same person, obviously. A steady and generally … Read more >>
Independent 9854/Tees
Tees is becoming quite the Monday Indy regular. Since Monday is my blogging day, you’ll hear no complaints from this direction. A fine puzzle, with excellent surfaces, clear cluing, and a wide variety … Read more >>
Everyman 3734
A fairly brief blog today, simply because it is as usual a well-crafted puzzle from Everyman with no quibbles, so there’s not a right lot to say. Abbreviations cd cryptic … Read more >>
Guardian Quiptic 964/Pan
Nothing to frighten the horses here, which is how it should be with a Quiptic. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = … Read more >>
Independent 9836/Gila
A very pleasing puzzle from Gila for the Monday Indy slot. Carefully constructed and with one or two nice touches. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as … Read more >>
Guardian Quiptic 962/Hectence
A delightful Quiptic from Hectence, with meaningful surfaces and a good variety of clue types. What did you think? Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition … Read more >>
Independent on Sunday 1469/Peter
A fine puzzle from Peter in the typical IoS style: tractable and with no obscurities. And a result for your blogger this morning too. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double … Read more >>
Everyman 3730
Another carefully-crafted puzzle from Everyman with plenty of trademark multi-part clues. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = anagrind indicator [x] … Read more >>
Guardian Quiptic 960/Carpathian
A pleasing mixture of straightforward charades, insertions and anagrams, which hit the Quiptic spot for me. What did you beginners think? Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad … Read more >>
Independent 9818/Tees
A fine holiday Monday offering from Tees, where I’m convinced that there is something going on, but I’m blowed if I know what it is. The grid gives a chance for a message … Read more >>