Guardian Cryptic 25635 Rufus
It’s a regular Monday, in other words, it’s an enjoyable puzzle of dds and cds and anagrams from Rufus. A bit tricky towards the end, in the NW corner, which, for me, took as … Read more >>
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Financial Times 13998 Peto
This is Peto’s second FT puzzle. The first was also blogged by me, and this is in the same calibre, a not difficult, enjoyable start to the week. Thanks Peto. Having said that, … Read more >>
Guardian Quiptic 651 Moley
The only Moley Quiptic I have blogged was also my first on 15sq. I don’t recall the details of the first, except that it was quite straightforward, and today’s is the same. Thanks … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 25626 Pasquale
This was an enjoyable puzzle, not too difficult, with a new word for me, so it was a 14A (which is a word I dislike!). A lot of help from the 3 related clues, … Read more >>
Financial Times 13992 Phssthpok
This was one of the more difficult Phssthpoks I’ve completed. Without the help of the anagrams, I think I would have found it even harder. Some tricky clues to be had here. Thanks Phssthpok. … Read more >>
Independent on Sunday 1157 Hypnos
This is my debut Indy blog, and an enjoyable and not too difficult puzzle to start off with. Thanks Hypnos. Definitions are underlined in the clues. The pictures at the bottom each has … Read more >>
Financial Times 13986 Armonie
A first pass got me worried, until I got a foothold in the SE corner, and things then went okay. Thanks Armonie for an enjoyable puzzle, perhaps a little harder than usual. Definitions … Read more >>
Financial Times Monday Prize 13973 Crux
An enjoyable prize crossword, neatly clued. Thanks to Crux. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 Basic floor design requires a ruler (8) PLANKING : PLAN(design,blueprint) plus(requires) KING(a ruler). Answer: A basic … Read more >>
Financial Times 13980 Dante
Dante starts the FT week, after, as Rufus, starting the Guardian week yesterday, in the same style, with double and cryptic definitions and anagrams, compactly clued. Thanks Dante. Definitions are underlined in the clues. … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 25611 Rufus
A typical Rufus, compactly clued with double and cryptic definitions mostly. I reckon there were fewer anagrams (which type of clue I find relatively easier), which is probably why I took a bit … Read more >>
Financial Times 13974 Gurney
Thanks to Gurney for this enjoyable puzzle. I have the impression this was a tad harder than usual, but totally enjoyable with some clever misdirections. Apologies for the later timing. Definitions are underlined in … Read more >>
Guardian Quiptic 647 Orlando
This was one of the very much easier Quiptics. Thanks Orlando, for the double and cryptic definitions and anagrams, and for the absence of obscure words, whether dialect, slang, English or foreign. Definitions are … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 25602 Chifonie
Today continues the lull, more or less, we’ve had so far this week – perhaps leading to a perfect storm tomorrow? Thanks to Chifonie for an enjoyable puzzle with trim and compact cluing. (By … Read more >>
Financial Times 13969 Armonie
A straightforward start to the FT week again (and no glitches too), so thanks to Armonie for an enjoyable crossword. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Each picture at the bottom has an … Read more >>
Financial Times 13963 Neo
The FT Tuesday gremlin struck yesterday, and the puzzle appeared only today, at the same time as today’s puzzle. I have liked Neo’s puzzles, and this was no exception, it was perhaps a … Read more >>