Guardian Cryptic 27517 Nutmeg
Not easy, but not too hard a puzzle. Thanks to Nutmeg. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 Geriatric‘s party I’m a bit annoyed about (6) DOTARD : DO(a party;social function) + … Read more >>
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Guardian Cryptic 27494 Paul
Thanks to Paul for the “doggy” challenge. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 8 Bully almost used, oddly, to be the perfect friend? (4,4) SOUL MATE : Anagram of(Bully) [ALMOST + 1st … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 27487 Crucible
Thanks Crucible for a crossword, fairly gentle for the latter half of the week. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 9 All of us sniff a new career (5,4) HUMAN RACE : … Read more >>
Independent on Sunday 1468 Hoskins
An enjoyable trademark Hoskins puzzle. Thanks to Hoskins. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 The royal couple have loads of affairs (9) PHILANDER : [PHIL AND ER](the British royal couple, Prince … Read more >>
Financial Times 15828 Sleuth
Thanks to Sleuth for an enjoyable crossword. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 A guy’s moved about romcom’s opening? It’s overly sentimental (6) SUGARY : Anagram of(… moved) A GUY’S containing(about) … Read more >>
Guardian Quiptic 959 Pasquale
A puzzle made much easier by the number of anagrams/partial anagreams (7) and double definitions (6). Thanks to Pasquale who makes a rare appearance in this slot. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across … Read more >>
Independent on Sunday 1464 Hoskins
Thanks to Hoskin for a hard enough IoS. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 I rent pets or fish out (3,5,6) THE FIRST PERSON : Anagram of(… out) RENT PETS OR … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 27457 Paul
This wasn’t easy – in the initial stages, it felt like I was stuck after every other entry. Thanks to Paul. Definitions are underlined in the clues. This was one for fans of … Read more >>
Financial Times 15805 Peto
Thanks to Peto. Enjoyable, and with one answer that took (but shouldn’t have taken) me some time to parse satisfactorily. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 A consequence of abandoning Ulster (6) … Read more >>
Guardian Quiptic Hectence 955
An enjoyable one from a Quiptic regular. Thanks to Hectence. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 Comedian’s comeback about posh fellows gets laugh (6) GUFFAW : Reversal of(…’s comeback) WAG(a comedian) … Read more >>
Independent on Sunday 1460 Hypnos
Thanks Hypnos, for an enjoyable crossword. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 Bachelor pulsating with energy in domestic garment? (8) BATHROBE : B(abbrev. for “bachelor”) + ATHROB(pulsating, as with your heart) … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 27434 Arachne
It’s been some time since I blogged Arachne, whose puzzles I’ve always enjoyed. Thanks to Arachne. Definitions are underlined in the clues. There is a nina around the grid perimeter: TIMOTHY AND CODY … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 27427 Imogen
A bit difficult to start with, but then the pace quickened. Thanks to Imogen. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 Victorian chimney sweeping, an example of nepotism? (4,3,3,4) JOBS FOR THE … Read more >>
Guardian Quiptic 951 Pan
A fine example of a Quiptic from Pan. Thanks to Pan. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 7 Old knight in control of brotherhood (9) MONASTERY : [ O(abbrev. for “old”) + … Read more >>
Independent on Sunday 1456 Silvanus
A relaxing Sunday puzzle. Thanks to Silvanus. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 Sweet smell attracts insect (6) HUMBUG : HUM(to smell unpleasant) plus(attracts) BUG(an insect, in general). Defn: A boiled … Read more >>