Never knowingly undersolved
Peter O is down to do the blog today, but since he lives in New York, he no doubt has other things on his mind this morning. So I have stepped in as … Read more >>
I always lament the last Sunday of October, which brings back melancholic memories of my first winter in Brrrritain. Now, in my hot humid tropical paradise, I bemoan the waste of an hour … Read more >>
Moley has produced a sound enough Quiptic this morning, I think, although there were one or two bits of inelegant cluing in my opinion. And, embarrassingly for a Quiptic, there’s one where I … Read more >>
A standard Rufus with the usual dds, cds and anagrams, and I guess the surface of 7 across is the nautical reference. Thanks Rufus. Definitions are underlined in the clues. [[The pictures at … Read more >>
Varied and very enjoyable with many great clues but sadly also a few of duds. Thank you Araucaria. Hold the mouse pointer over any clue number to read the clue. Across 1 PICKWICK WICK (lively, … Read more >>
A day for childhood reminiscences… (see end of post for spoiler – for some reason I couldn’t stop it appearing in the preview when I put it here…) … Read more >>
Just wasn’t on the right wavelength today and found this very tough, even after the long 24etc solution went in. Favourite clue was 17ac. Across 1 BED REST &lit BE + DREST=”clothed no … Read more >>
This one gave me something to think over, and to amuse me in the process. Thanks Gordius.
Quite a delightful morning exercise which did not trouble me at all except 23A but help was very quickly forthcoming. Many creative definitions which added spice to the clues. Place cursor over clue … Read more >>
I’m surprised to find that it’s almost four months since I blogged a Rufus puzzle. Here we have the familiar collection of clever anagrams, interspersed with double and cryptic definitions, several of which … Read more >>
A straightforward Quiptic. Thanks to Nutmeg for some enjoyable surfaces. Definitions are underlined in the clues. [[The pictures at the bottom of the blog have unidentified links to the puzzle.]] Across 1 One … Read more >>
Following recent Prize puzzles from relative newcomers Qaos and Picaroon, here’s Tramp’s welcome first appearance in the Saturday slot [although he has written some excellent Genius puzzles]. We were expecting it, because … Read more >>
An éclair of a crossword.
I had a very pleasant time solving this – a witty and clever puzzle. My favourites were the clues with the mathematical signs, the setter managing to include the 4 most common. Thanks … Read more >>
Apologies for the slight delay in the appearance of this blog: infuriatingly, I managed to delete it at the point of posting – so more apologies in advance for any typos due to … Read more >>