Guardian 25,590 – Boatman

Sorry for the later-than-usual posting of this blog – I’ve just got back from a short holiday (thanks to Eileen for covering for me last Friday) and am trying to cope with the … Read more >>

Financial Times 13,950 – Mudd

Monday Prize Crossword/Mar 12 An enjoyable prize puzzle by Mudd which I didn’t find very hard. If I remember well, I found it even a bit blandish during solving – but that said, … Read more >>

Financial Times 13,958 by Monk

I got off to a quick start but then found it pretty difficult to finish. I got there in the end (just!). Thank you Monk. There were not many obscure words or meanings, … Read more >>

Independent 7935/Dac

As always a smooth solving experience from Dac. His surfaces are quite outstanding: without apparently trying he manages one that is suited perfectly to the clue and he does this time and again. Across 1 PICNIC … Read more >>

Financial Times 13957 Phssthpok

Thanks Phssthpok for an enjoyable puzzle with some clever disguises.  Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 What yacht salesman does in parade (8) SHOWBOAT :  [SHOW BOAT](what a yacht salesman does … Read more >>

Guardian Cryptic 25587 Rufus

The usual from Rufus today, with some enjoyable surfaces.  Thanks Rufus.  Definitions are underlined in the clues.  The picture set at the bottom has an unidentified link with the crossword. Across   1 Two … Read more >>

Independent 7933/Quixote

After celebrating his twenty-fifth anniversary with the Indy two Fridays ago, Quixote is back in his usual Monday slot with another clearly-clued and enjoyable puzzle.  John, the blogger for the Don’s puzzle that … Read more >>