Never knowingly undersolved
Rasputin is the pseudonym of a group of three crossword setters (Artix, Chalicea and Ilver). I only know that because Chalicea admitted to their composition by commenting on a previous Inquisitor crossword by … Read more >>
This is Philistine’s eleventh Guardian puzzle, and the third one I’ve blogged – checking the history reminded me that the last one had a rather bizarre clue for TOUOUSE-LAUTREC. There’s nothing so quite … Read more >>
Would you believe it? After the heavy night before, I woke up, thinking there will be no puzzle on New Year’s Day and therefore, no need for me to blog. This sudden realisation … Read more >>
Puzzles 1263 – 1314
A well-constructed crossword from Raich which for some reason I found a bit harder than usual. Can’t see why now, because the clues all seem to be straightforward. On this particular day you’d think that … Read more >>
Having aggregated the “votes” for the most favoured Inquisitor puzzles of 2012, I can now reveal the outcome: No. Title Setter Date 1243 Paradise Kruger 18-Aug-12 1245 Barred Nutmeg 01-Sep-12 1257 Cover … Read more >>
Manehi has had travel problems today, so I’m a late substitute A most enjoyable topical puzzle on the theme of bells from Crucible, with all his usual wit and ingenuity, with lots of … Read more >>
So it’s my privilege to wrap up 2012 with Indy new boy Alchemi on yet another wild and wet morning to end the year. As far as I can tell there’s no nina … Read more >>
As in previous years, I’m giving my solving times for the Indy crossword for 2012 showing the average for each setter. Also for the first time this year, analysis is given of each … Read more >>
It is always a pleasure to see Arachne’s name on a crossword that I have to blog.
2012 was, I hope you’ll agree, a great year for the Inquisitor Crossword. As we roll on into another year and with plenty more excellent puzzles already in production, I hope you won’t … Read more >>
A nice way to round off the blogging year with a bit of Raich. Lots to admire here, with 14D my pick of the bunch. Across 1 SAGE – [-d(iamonds)]EGAS rev. 3 ACTIVIST … Read more >>
A festive offering from Everyman – clearly clued and good fun as always. There were a number of clues that related to the festive season – which I hope you all enjoyed. Best … Read more >>
‘Tis the Saturday before Christmas and a puzzle from Tyrus to blog – what could be better? Another Tyrus puzzle full of original ideas led to much head scratching for me, for which … Read more >>
Monday Prize Crossword/Dec 17 An overall enjoyable Crux crossword to end another year of blogging. So, A Very Happy New Year to everyone out there! At this place, I would like to thank Dante … Read more >>