Struggled with this, but enjoyed it…
Guardian 26,553 – Puck
Some good Puckish fun, with a theme explained by one clue: I solved this one early on, and it was quite a help in getting some of the other answers. Thanks to Puck, … Read more >>
Independent 8,899 / Klingsor
I last blogged a puzzle by Klingsor in February after a very long break, so I was pleased to see that I had not had to wait too long for my next encounter … Read more >>
Financial Times 14,912 by ORENSE
We are not sure about this one. Pretty much a write-in, from top to bottom, and the actual answers were unambiguous. However there was one clue where the answer is absolutely unambiguous but incapable (as far as we are concerned at least) of being parsed precisely, and a couple of other niggles. It could well be that we are missing something. And there was one really neat clue. Overall, good fun and a pleasant start to the day. Thanks, Orense.
Financial Times 14,903 – Falcon
Monday Prize Crossword / Apr 13, 2015
An enjoyable exercise by Falcon, mostly rather easy although the SE needed some extra thinking. Falcon’s crosswords nearly always contain one or two cultural references (esp. novels and films), today he went for music.
Financial Times 14,902 by Gaff
Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of April 12, 2015 Gaff is new to me and new to this space but known elsewhere, especially for themed puzzles. This puzzle took me some time. … Read more >>
Guardian 26,552 by Bonxie
Bonxie, cor, not seen that name in many a month.
Financial Times 14,911 by AARDVARK
Good stuff from Aardvark. Everything is there but well enough hidden to make it an enjoyable challenge. Thanks Aardvark.
Independent 8898 / Dac
It’s mid month, it’s a Wednesday, it’s going to be a puzzle from Dac. There were a couple of clues today where I had to go beyond three colours when … Read more >>
Inquisitor 1381: Scare by Kruger
This Inquisitor by Kruger had a fairly short preamble. The definition in each clue contains a single letter misprint. In order, the correct letters give words associated with a series … Read more >>
Financial Times 14,910 by GURNEY
An easy stroll this Tuesday from Gurney. Plenty of anagrams all over the place meant a quick solve despite which the experience was quite pleasant and appealing. Apologies for the late post as I had (and am having) a long day at work. I hope readers here have more discerning comments than I do, given my paucity of time.
Independent 8,897 by Phi
What has caused Phi to move from his customary Friday slot? No doubt on Friday it will be the anniversary of something. But what? the Iranian US Embassy Hostage crisis (1980)? Probably not. The launch of the Hubble Space telescope (1990)? More likely, but Phi himself would have been very suitable for that. Lots more possibilities, but no doubt it will be something that Google isn’t pointing us towards, like the anniversary of some pop singer doing something.
Whatever the reason, we have the usual Friday excellence here. Nothing dodgy (or even untrustworthy) here.
Guardian 26,551 by Brummie
The puzzle may be found at http://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/26551.
Guardian 26,550 / Rufus
I found this a bit tougher than the usual Rufus and enjoyed unravelling it. Nice clues at 13 and 18ac and 4, 15, 20 and 22dn. Thank you, Rufus. [Looking forward to seeing … Read more >>
Quiptic 805 by Moley
Moley returns to the Quiptic slot with a puzzle offering plenty of encouragement to beginning solvers, while not presenting too many difficulties for those looking for a quick cryptic fix. A puzzle perfectly pitched, in other words, for a Quiptic, and a nicely gentle start to the cryptic week.