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 >>
Pierre
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 >>
Independent 8149/Quixote
With apologies for its late appearance (see below), here’s my brief blog of Quixote’s puzzle today. Another good’un from our regular Monday setter, but someone else will have to explain 21dn. … Read more >>
Independent 26 November – placeholder
The Independent crossword does not appear to want to come out to play this morning – all I get is an error message. I will keep trying, and if that fails I will … Read more >>
Guardian Quiptic 680/Orlando
A delightful Quiptic from Orlando, which I think would have been a treat for the intended audience. Plenty of wit, a good variety of devices, and some lovely surfaces. Abbreviations … Read more >>
Independent on Sunday 1186/Raich
Always a pleasure to solve and blog a Sunday Indy from Raich. He had me struggling for the last few today, though … Why, I don’t know, because once I’d solved them it … Read more >>
Guardian Quiptic 677/Beale
In case you think I have been hogging the blog recently, I am standing in again today for Peter O, who as a New York resident has been affected by Sandy. He is … Read more >>
Independent 8131/Eimi
Eimi has arisen from the player-manager’s seat in the dug-out, from where he normally barks instructions at his team, and donned his setting shirt to provide us with the Indy puzzle today. As … Read more >>
Everyman 3447/28 October
Another nicely constructed and accessible puzzle from Everyman. One or two chestnuts, but – in the UK at least – it’s getting to that chestnutty time of year, and in a puzzle aimed … Read more >>