Never knowingly undersolved
Always a pleasure when I see Matilda’s name on opening up the Quiptic. I found this an entertaining puzzle, with one or two clues requiring a bit of head-scratching; but it was all … Read more >>
A quick and pleasant solve – I particularly liked 9ac, 11ac, 28ac, 1dn, 4dn, and 16dn. Thanks to Vulcan.
A (mostly) gentle prize puzzle from Tramp this week. Thank you Tramp. ACROSS 1 SEDUCE Charm sweetheart briefly during date (6) DUCk (sweetheart, briefly) inside SEE (date) 4 SPATULAS They might mix in … Read more >>
A relatively quick solve, and an enjoyable puzzle – particular favourites were 4ac, 6ac, 11ac, 2dn, and 12dn. Thanks to Qaos
Puck delivers a killer of a puzzle today…
Imogen steps up to the plate this morning.
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28047. Despite the Don’s predilection for less common words (only 21A ADAR SHENI was new to me – and the anagram wordplay, coupled with a vague definition, … Read more >>
Typically straightforward Monday fare, I think. Thanks to Chifonie. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 5 Workshop produces ornament I love (6) STUDIO STUD [ornament] + I O [I love] 6 … Read more >>
Thanks to Carpathian for a good introductory crossword – quick and cryptic. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 Rolling dice proven to show foresight (10) PROVIDENCE : Anagram of(Rolling) DICE PROVEN. … Read more >>
Another tough Genius this month, after last month’s relatively gentle puzzle. This puzzle was of a kind that we have seen before in the Genius series, with a number of solutions representing partners … Read more >>
A celebratory puzzle from Philistine to mark January 25th with a theme that would be hard to miss, I think. My late Scottish husband would have really loved this! I was enjoying it … Read more >>
After two successive Saturday Prize puzzles by other setters, it was a surprise to see Paul turn up today. All pretty straightforward, I think – thanks, Paul. Definitions are underlined in the clues. … Read more >>
Quite tricky, and an enjoyable solve with some very neat surfaces. Favourites 1ac, 5ac, 10ac, 11ac, 14ac, and 7dn. Thanks to Picaroon.
I got off to a promising start, with 1a and 5a going in immediately, but then slowed down somewhat. However, Nutmeg’s elegant and clear clueing gradually led me satisfyingly through to the finish, … Read more >>
A themed offering from Brummie that took a wee while to get into.