Never knowingly undersolved
A Christmas cracker from Boatman – a very clever puzzle, which exploits its theme to the full, with some very witty clues, ingenious constructions and excellent surfaces. I came a bit of a … Read more >>
As this is to be my last appearance as a blogger in 2012, I was hoping to produce a comprehensive blog of today’s puzzle, which is by Phi, as might be expected. As … Read more >>
Due to post-Christmas activities today’s blog is rather rushed and abbreviated – apologies for any errors or omissions. Standard Gordius stuff, I think, though with the pressure of time I haven’t considered it … Read more >>
Fine fare Across 1 INDISCREET (tactless) (CRETIN DIES)* 7 SAFE dd 9 STAG (animal) T[hreatened] in SAG (decline) 10 ASTOUNDING (shocking) [h]OUND (‘arry) in STING (scam) 11 SCREEN (guard) … Read more >>
There were some clever clues in this puzzle, including at least three &Lit ones. Also , a good bit of lateral thinking was required in places. The puzzle, to my mind, was an … Read more >>
A nice crossword from Anax themed around 16ac and 6dn that so far as I can see, apart from the fact that 16ac is often a Christmas show, has no connection with the season. … Read more >>
Nothing too taxing to solve after a sumptuous Christmas dinner, but a fine set of witty clues.
Haven’t seen Glow-worm for nearly a year now, so welcome back. I’ll be hiking on Gran Canaria when this comes out, and won’t be checking any comments until I return. Each of … Read more >>
Festive fare from the Don Across 1 MASS dd 3 HAVERSACKS bags AVERS (states) in HACKS (cuts) 9 SKIABLE (IS BLEAK)* 11 EXACTOR demanding person EX ACTOR 12… Once … Read more >>
You’re probably all too busy doing last-minute stuff to be solving crosswords or reading blogs, so in an effort to get you to have a look at a lovely Quiptic from Moley, I … Read more >>
Firstly, thank you to PeeDee, Andrew and BertandJoyce for filling in for me while I was away. Also, a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to one and all at Fifteensquared. In … Read more >>
A pretty tough week, though everything fell into place in the end. I think I’ve explained everything, but must admit that Chambers got quite a thumbing whilst blogging! *=anag, []=dropped, <=reversed, hom=homophone, cd=cryptic … Read more >>
Lorraine: Good morning to you all, Good all round puzzle this week, I enjoyed it immensly. Lots of anagrams which is one of my favourite type of clue. I thought 26ac was a good … Read more >>
I think this is the first time I’ve blogged a Donk puzzle, and in fact it may be only the setter’s second appearance on a Sunday. This kept me busy most of the … Read more >>
Another very sound set of clues from Azed, making full use of the more obscure meanings of words. You always know where you stand with Azed. If you feel unhappy with the parsing … Read more >>