Financial Times 14106 Jason
An enjoyable puzzle, not too taxing, though I took some time to get into it. Don’t know why – perhaps the late night yesterday. Thanks Jason. Definitions are underlined in the clues. [[The … Read more >>
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Financial Times 14100 Neo
I always approach a Neo with trepidation, because sometimes he can be fiendish – in a good way of course. This one showed signs of being so (starting to sweat), until I got … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 25731 Rufus
A standard Rufus, heavy on the cryptic and double (and one double wordplay) definitions, and the odd marine reference. Not everyone’s cuppa (but then what is?). Thanks Rufus, enjoyed this. Definitions are underlined … Read more >>
Financial Times 14094 Peto
Another nice one from Tuesday regular Peto. Not too difficult, and enjoyable. Thanks Peto. Definitions are underlined in the clues. [[The pictures at the bottom of the blog have got unidentified links to … Read more >>
Guardian Quiptic 667 Arachne
An enjoyable Arachne, perhaps a shade more difficult than the usual Quiptic. Thanks Arachne – a great job at setting puzzles at both ends of the difficulty spectrum. Definitions are underlined in the … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 25722 Audreus
This is a new setter for me. A check on the Guardian website shows her last crossword there was in July 2010. Initially I had nothing in the upper half, and had to … Read more >>
Financial Times 14088 Phssthpok
Apologies for the very much later than usual posting. The gremlin struck the FT crossword site again, and yesterday’s puzzle wasn’t available until this morning. This is like reporting yesterday’s news, so this is … Read more >>
Placeholder Financial Times 14088
I’m afraid the puzzle hasn’t been posted on the FT site, and therefore I’ll only be able to blog it later than usual, perhaps even tomorrow, if it doesn’t appear today. It would … Read more >>
Independent on Sunday 1173 Nitsy
My first blog of a Nitsy. Enjoyable experience, thanks Nitsy. Definitions are underlined in the clues. [[Each picture at the bottom of the blog has an unidentified link to the puzzle.]] Across 1 … Read more >>
Financial Times 14082 Redshank
It’s been more than a year (time flies!) since I last blogged a Redshank. Going by previous blogs, this is another typical puzzle from him – not that easy, with many good surfaces, … Read more >>
Financial Times 14076 Armonie
Considerably less difficult than the last Armonie I blogged. Still, I got nowhere starting from the NW, which I normally do, and instead had to work from the SE. Good fun – some … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 25707 Rufus
The 25down Rufus Monday mix of mainly double and cryptic definitions, but all compactly clued, and, though easy, enjoyable to tackle. Thanks Rufus. Definitions are underlined in the clues. [[Each of the pictures at … Read more >>
Financial Times 14070 Neo
One can depend on Neo to provide a (not overly) challenging and enjoyable puzzle. A few uncommon words/meanings, but not ungettable, with confirmation from the referrences. Thanks Neo. Definitions are underlined in the … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 25698 Araucaria
It’s an encore from the Master after the FT yesterday. As with all Araucarias, the key is perseverance. One has to keep chipping away until the whole lot takes form. Still, it was … Read more >>
Financial Times 14064 Peto
It may look like I’m “stalking” Peto, but it’s because he/she (still incogito) comes on only on Tuesdays. This puzzle follows the same mould as the previous oes – some nice surfaces, a couple of … Read more >>