A plain competition puzzle this month from Azed.
Independent on Sunday 1306/Daedalus
Daedalus made his debut in the IoS a month or so ago, and I wasn’t mad keen on that puzzle, so he’s probably not too chuffed that his second outing has fallen to … Read more >>
Everyman 3,569
The puzzle may be found at http://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/everyman/3569.
Guardian Prize 26,507 / Paul
This was one of those puzzles which, at first glance, with all the cross-references, cause the heart to sink a little and, at first glance, the two XXs looked a little daunting, too … Read more >>
Independent 8853 by Alchemi (Saturday Prize Puzzle 28 February 2015)
A pleasant, if gentle, workout from Alchemi – no particular theme or Nina that I could see, but some symmetrically placed (10, 4), (4, 10) connected pairs of clues, and a couple of ‘curved … Read more >>
Enigmatic Variations 1162 Shortfall by Ottorino
6 answers to jumble after completing the grid to complete 2 groups of 3 creative people; 11 letters to be discarded from the definition of 11 clues describe where to put 2 letters … Read more >>
Independent 8,858 by Phi
The usual from Phi: a very pleasant and sound crossword that maintains the high standard. And as usual I am a bit lost on one or two, but these will I’m sure be explained.
As I say below, I had thought there might be an astronomical theme, but failing that, and this theory does I think fail, I can’t see anything else.
Definitions underlined.
Financial Times 14,872 by PETO
I thought PETO (unusual for a Friday) set a puzzle that was more approachable than some his earlier servings. I still needed to use the internet to confirm my answers for a couple of clues which I hadnt come across before. 14ac could use some help.
A lovely start to this Friday. Thanks to Peto for a delectable challenge.
Guardian 26,512 by Imogen
The puzzle may be found at http://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/26512.
Guardian 26,511 / Paul
Lots of chuckles and a touch of déjà vu in a most enjoyable puzzle. Favourite clues: 1, 12, 20,18ac and 16dn. Many thanks, Paul. Across 1 Possibly time to finish messing about with … Read more >>
Independent 8857 / Tees
We have come to expect the Thursday Indy puzzle to be tricky, and this offering from Tees was no exception. We were not helped by the fact that no fewer than five of … Read more >>
Financial Times no.14,871 by Sleuth
Nothing too taxing in this offering from Sleuth – just a smart, enjoyable puzzle.
Financial Times 14,862 – Crux
Monday Prize Crossword / Feb 23, 2015
A puzzle from Crux somewhere between a Dac and a Dante/Rufus. Too many cryptic definitions to my taste today.
Financial Times 14,861 by Wanderer
Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of February 21, 2015 So, another new setter has wandered into this space. And one I know nothing about. His or her initial offering seems a mixed … Read more >>
Financial Times 14,870 by GOZO
Another good and interesting puzzle from Gozo, as we have come to expect from him. Always a pleasure to solve and blog.