Financial Times 14,266 by Gaff
Gaff is not a regular on Wednesdays so it was nice to have a change fronm the usual suspects. Easy or difficult? I found this easy to get the ansers but in some … Read more >>
Independent 8246/Dac
As happens on many Wednesdays, we have a neat and perfectly-formed object. You wouldn’t think that such excellent surfaces were possible from the simple material used. Across 1 HO AXER 4 ROASTING — … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic N° 25,900 / Philistine
The puzzle may be found at http://www.guardian.co.uk/crosswords/cryptic/25900. The first question is: who is the setter? The crossword front page announces Arachne, but the puzzle itself gives the byline to Philistine. I cannot be … Read more >>
Inquisitor 1272: ? by Anax
A first time out for Anax in the Inquisitor series. Twelve answers, each clued without a definition, are of a kind. Their characters fall into two groups (as indicated in their clues); … Read more >>
Sloggers & Betters Gathering – Manchester, 4 May 2013 – UPDATE
Arachne and I are hosting a get-together at the Vine Inn, 42-46 Kennedy St, Manchester, M2 4BQ, from 12.00 on Saturday 4 May. This is a final call to all fellow travellers to … Read more >>
Financial Times 14265 Neo
Today’s puzzle by Neo, who appears more often than not on a Tuesday, is a relatively easy one by his standards. Lots of good story-telling surfaces. Thanks to Neo. Definitions are underlined in … Read more >>
Independent 8245 / Hob
This is the second Hob crossword that we’ve blogged. There was quite a lot to enjoy here but a few of the clues left us a little disappointed after the recent wonderful debut … Read more >>
Guardian 25,899 – Brummie
The puzzle today is rather straightforward except for the two clues which formed the centre-piece on the 60th anniversary of a great scientific discovery. This is Brummie’s tribute to Crick and Watson, two great … Read more >>
Guardian Quiptic 696/Nutmeg
Nutmeg has produced a fair but toughish Quiptic for us this morning, I think. A good variety of cluing this month, with one or two that I particularly enjoyed. After the embarrassment of … Read more >>
Independent 8244 by Quixote
I found this Quixote one of the more difficult ones. There were plenty of easier starter clues but a number of more obscure words meant the bottom part of the puzzle was quite … Read more >>
Cyclops 490: They eat horses, don’t they?
Apologies for lateness. Cyclops on good form this week, with some amusing and at times deceptively salacious wordplay, and several references to the discovery of horsemeat in many ‘beef’ products. I think 23/9/1 … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 25898 Rufus
Another typical Rufus, with cds/dds taking the centre stage today. Nicely compact clues, and overall easy but enjoyable. Thanks to Rufus. Definitions are underlined in the clues. [[The pictures at the bottom have … Read more >>
Crossword Masterclasses – a message from Boatman – Update
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Beelzebub 1,201
A very tough week. There was plenty to look up, both definitions and wordplay elements, much of which was only to be found in Chambers. The wordplay for 7ac eludes me, while 27ac … Read more >>
Everyman No. 3466 (10th March)
Lorraine: Good morning to you all. I have to say I struggled slightly this week especially with the top right hand corner. I had to Google the Preminger film. Favourites this week were 14, … Read more >>