Never knowingly undersolved
As usual with Chifonie, very straightforward clueing, with lots of charades; a good puzzle for beginners that would fit well (and better than some) in the Quiptic spot. Thanks to the setter. … Read more >>
Tramp today, full of rather clever stuff if a bit ribald in places. I’m beaten by one clue alas.
(Please click here for this same blog but with a picture quiz added. Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.) This was a nicely Quiptic-level puzzle. … Read more >>
The puzzle may be found athttp://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/26395.
I’ve enjoyed Imogen’s puzzles since they’ve appeared monthly since February and so I was pleased to get this one to blog. I have been keeping a weather eye on Michael Curl’s [Orlando’s] ‘Best … Read more >>
The puzzle may be found at http://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/26393.
An enjoyable puzzle from Brummie this morning, with a variety of clue types and a variety of general knowledge needed. I got off to a quick start in the top left corner, then … Read more >>
Enjoyed this – a few trickier bits, and a lot of fun. Favourites 21ac and 4dn.
Another puzzle where I made a slow start, but then steady progress to the end. Looking back there’s nothing too difficult here, but a nice variety of clues. Thanks to the setter. I’m … Read more >>
Well after the Lord Mayor’s show that was Tyrus in the Indy, I’m rather glad to get a relatively easy Rufus.
A pretty terse blog this morning (what do you mean, thank goodness for that?) I am on a mission today, so won’t be able to return here till much later. I do have … Read more >>
Apologies for this being a rather more terse post than usual, but I’m afraid I’m recovering from an illness at the moment. This was a typically enjoyable crossword from Puck, whose cluing I … Read more >>
(Please click here for this same blog but with a picture quiz added. Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.) This was a bit of a … Read more >>
The puzzle may be found at http://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/26386.
Seeing Tramp’s name under the puzzle is guaranteed to brighten up a dull morning! I think the gloomy weather had dulled my brain somewhat: I was aware from the beginning that there were … Read more >>