Guardian Quiptic 1039 Hectence

Thanks to Hectence for a puzzle befitting the Quiptic tag. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 Difficult time after baby’s head is delivered (7) BROUGHT : [ROUGH(difficult/unpleasant, as in “I had … Read more >>

Guardian 27,948 / Brummie

Brummie sets the challenge today. I found this pretty straightforward, with just one or two more unusual words or usages and a couple of not very cryptic definitions but overall an enjoyable solve … Read more >>

Guardian 27946 by Nutmeg

Puzzle here: https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/27946 Some clever wordplay today from Ms Nutmeg. Particularly 10a and 6d. I do wonder about 24d, since a boomer (in Chambers) is a large male kangaroo and a joey is … Read more >>

Guardian 27,938 / Paul

It gets increasingly hard to think of anything novel to say in this bit, so, as usual: this crossword is great – Paul’s the best 🙂 Across 9. Trump’s change of policy dealing … Read more >>

Guardian Cryptic 27943 Enigmatist

Thanks to Enigmatist. Definitions are underlined in the clues. The special instruction says: “Clues supply tips associated with 5 down 23 across” The first letters/tips of the clues give “FIND RACING’S DREAM COUPLE … Read more >>