scchua – Page 29 – Fifteensquared

Independent on Sunday 1452 Phi

December 24, 2017 at 10:43 amDecember 24, 2017 at 12:01 am by scchua

There must be good reason for Phi to appear on a Sunday, and in particular, this Christmas Eve (see below). Thanks to Phi. Definitions are underlined in the clues. The theme is Charles … Read more >>

Financial Times 15736 Sleuth

December 20, 2017 at 12:59 amDecember 19, 2017 at 11:36 am by scchua

Thanks to Sleuth for an enjoyable puzzle. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 Emigre after surgery gets note for course of treatment (7) REGIMEN : Anagram of(… after surgery) EMIGRE plus(gets) … Read more >>

Guardian Cryptic 27375 Vlad

December 8, 2017 at 5:02 pmDecember 8, 2017 at 10:47 am by scchua

This wasn’t easy, and the last two solutions had to wait until the rest of the blog was complete. Thanks to Vlad. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 7 Each one discarded … Read more >>

Independent on Sunday 1448 Peter

November 26, 2017 at 12:37 amNovember 26, 2017 at 12:01 am by scchua

Thanks to Peter, for a puzzle that posed just a little difficulty. Definitions are underlined in the clues. P.S. I will be away when this is posted, so the blog won’t be corrected for … Read more >>

Guardian Quiptic 939 Anto

November 14, 2017 at 12:26 amNovember 13, 2017 at 10:13 am by scchua

A puzzle who’s cds and dds give it a Rufus-like flavour. Thanks Anto. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 Walks twice as fast with more room between the lines (6,7) DOUBLE … Read more >>

Guardian Cryptic 27345 Qaos

November 4, 2017 at 2:02 amNovember 3, 2017 at 11:34 am by scchua

An enjoyable, but definitely not a walkover – at least not when parsing – puzzle from Qaos, to whom thanks. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Again, apologies for the late blog, but a visit … Read more >>

Independent on Sunday 1444 Hypnos

October 29, 2017 at 11:08 amOctober 29, 2017 at 12:01 am by scchua

Thanks to Hypnos for an enjoyable Sunday solve with some nice surfaces. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 Trade TUC misrepresented – giving basis for emotional expression? (4,4) TEAR DUCT : … Read more >>

Guardian Cryptic 27338 Crucible

October 26, 2017 at 10:43 am by scchua

There are some nicely unusual clue constructions in this puzzle. Thanks to Crucible. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 9 I admitted to lethargy, travelling a long way (5,4) LIGHT YEAR : … Read more >>

Financial Times 15688 Dante

October 24, 2017 at 8:56 am by scchua

Unexpectedly, a Dante puzzle on Tuesday, but not unexpectedly, many dds and cds. Thanks to Dante. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 Succeed in taking one’s leave (8) FAREWELL : [FARE … Read more >>

Guardian Quiptic 935 Hectence

October 16, 2017 at 10:39 amOctober 16, 2017 at 10:08 am by scchua

A nice Quiptic, thanks to Hectence. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 Crossing river, elk is grouchy (6) MOROSE : MOOSE(elk;large deer inhabiting northern N. America and Eurasia) containing(Crossing …, …) … Read more >>

Independent on Sunday 1440 Hoskins

October 1, 2017 at 12:01 am by scchua

Thanks Hoskins. The last couple in required me taking a time-out before they came to mind. Definitions are underlined in the clues. There’s a smattering of references to biological functions in the clues, … Read more >>

Guardian Cryptic 27308 Paul

September 21, 2017 at 6:11 pmSeptember 21, 2017 at 4:51 am by scchua

One that is not so difficult as one would expect of a lead-up to the end of the week. Thanks to Paul. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 Hide waste around … Read more >>

Guardian Quiptic 931 Hectence

September 18, 2017 at 11:30 amSeptember 18, 2017 at 6:03 am by scchua

Thanks to Hectence for a Quiptic, that I found a bit on the easy side. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 Amount of leave worker’s taken in year (8) QUANTITY : QUIT(to … Read more >>

Guardian Quiptic 929 Pan

September 4, 2017 at 3:44 pmSeptember 4, 2017 at 6:42 am by scchua

Thanks Pan for a Quiptic that fits the bill. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 Stop having contact with female involved in racket (6) DISOWN : SOW(a porcine female) contained in(involved … Read more >>

Independent on Sunday 1436 Hoskins

September 3, 2017 at 12:57 amSeptember 3, 2017 at 12:01 am by scchua

Clever and amusing clue surfaces from the setter. Thanks to Hoskins Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 What one may do on a sunbed: turn sort of orange? (5) TANGO : … Read more >>