scchua

Financial Times 14052 Jason

by

An easy enough puzzle, until I got bogged down with the last one in; there were some unusual and challenging definitions.  Thanks Jason.  Definitions are underlined in the clues.  [[The pictures at the … Read more >>

Guardian Cryptic 25683 Rufus

by

Another Monday Rufus in his standard easy style.  Thanks Rufus.  Definitions are underlined in the clues.  [[Pictures at the bottom have an identified link to the puzzle.  As usual, please double-bracket any comment … Read more >>

Financial Times 14046 Neo

by

Apologies for my absence last week, and thanks to PeeDee for stepping in.  In a nutshell, I was in hospital incommunicado/out of action following an emergency, and, as I learned after it was too … Read more >>

Financial Times 14034 Peto

by

Firstly thanks to flashling for standing in for me last week.  This week it’s another Tuesday puzzle by Peto (so far all his/hers have been blogged by yours truly).  Not exactly a pushover, … Read more >>

Guardian Cryptic 25665 Rufus

by

Thanks Rufus for another enjoyable, not too difficult start to the week.  (Apologies to all for late posting – incredibly slow connection today.)  Definitions are underlined in the clues.  [[Each picture at the … Read more >>

Financial Times 14022 Neo

by

Neo has always provided an enjoyable challenge to me.  This was no exception, though made a bit easier once I had cracked 19 26 9.  Thanks Neo.  Definitions are underlined in the clues.  [[Each … Read more >>

Guardian Quiptic 655 Orlando

by

A typical Orlando Quiptic, compact clues, mainly cryptic/double definitions and anagrams, and all easily enjoyable.  Thanks Orlando.  Definitions are underlined in the clues.  [[The pictures at the bottom each has an unidentified link to … Read more >>

Guardian Cryptic 25649 Pasquale

by

Not too difficult a Pasquale today.  Some nice surfaces, abundant use of the containment device, some religious references here and there, reference to a not obscure but raunchy person, and the last one for … Read more >>

Financial Times 14016 Mudd

by

In a break from the usual, Mudd, almost always, if not always, an FT Prize puzzle setter, takes the Tuesday spot to bring a message for a worthy cause.  The standard of difficulty … Read more >>

Financial Times 14010 Jason

by

An easy going puzzle with some good surfaces from a regular starter for the FT week.  Thanks Jason.  Definitions are underlined in the clues.  [[Each picture at the bottom has an unidentified link … Read more >>

Financial Times 14004 Dante

by

This is the third time that I’ve blogged Rufus on Monday and his alter ego on Tuesday.  So it appears that Rufus is becoming quite a regular starter for the FT week.  Following … Read more >>