Independent on Sunday 1202/Poins
Poins seems to be getting a regular monthly slot in the IoS these days, and we’ve been bumping into each other on Sunday mornings these last months, which I don’t mind at all. … Read more >>
Pierre
Everyman 3463/17 February
Another well-constructed and entertaining crossword from Everyman. Geography, Literature, Mythology, Cinema, Natural History, Botany, Opera … it’s all here this morning. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition [xxxx] anagram … Read more >>
Guardian Quiptic 692/Nutmeg
A challenging puzzle for a Quiptic today in my opinion. Some remote synonyms, unusual definitions, and a surfeit of insertion type clues. I wouldn’t normally expect to have my head stuck in the … Read more >>
Independent 8220/Quixote
I suspect Quixote might have had a double dose of Weetabix for his breakfast before setting this one. I found it a good deal more difficult than his usual Monday puzzle. It’s all … Read more >>
Independent on Sunday 1198/Poins
Poins is a regular in the IoS slot, and as usual this was a generally pleasing and not too fiendish puzzle; but I do have a few niggles and am interested to hear … Read more >>
Independent 8202/Raich
Always a pleasure to get a Raich to blog, and I enjoyed battling with this one. A tough solve for a Monday, though, I found. Not sure whether the setter was deliberately … Read more >>
Everyman 3459/20 January
A lovely puzzle in the Everyman style for our Sunday morning diversion. Plenty to enjoy in this one. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = anagram … Read more >>
Guardian Quiptic 688/Pan
A bit tricky for a Quiptic, I thought, but perhaps you think differently. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = anagram indicator [x] letter(s) removed … Read more >>
Independent on Sunday 1194/Poins
I thought this was a lovely Sunday puzzle from Poins – not too fiendish, in the IoS style, but plenty of nice misdirection and some smiley moments. I have only one tiny niggle. … Read more >>
Independent 8184/Quixote
Another pleasing puzzle from our Monday Indy regular. Mostly straightforward, but the last few – including one or two less familiar words – took me a while. And there’s one where you’d most … Read more >>
Everyman 3455/23 December
A festive offering from Everyman – clearly clued and good fun as always. There were a number of clues that related to the festive season – which I hope you all enjoyed. Best … Read more >>
Guardian Quiptic 684/Moley
You’re probably all too busy doing last-minute stuff to be solving crosswords or reading blogs, so in an effort to get you to have a look at a lovely Quiptic from Moley, I … Read more >>
Independent 8167/Punk
Punk on the oche again for the Monday offering. I did enjoy this one: some folk might think the setter’s taken one or two liberties, but I like the fact that there is … Read more >>
Independent on Sunday 1190/Poins
Congratulations to whoever won the prize for this offering from Poins. I thought this was one of the toughest IoS puzzles we’ve had in a while. That could just be me having a … Read more >>
Everyman 3451/25 November
Perhaps a more tricky Everyman than usual, but I’m interested to know what others think … Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = anagram indicator … Read more >>