Never knowingly undersolved
It was a bit of a relief to see a Paul puzzle without multiple cross-referenced answers. Although I found it mostly straightforward, there were a few clues where I couldn’t at first see … Read more >>
We haven’t seen much of Wiglaf this year. This is only the fourth puzzle in 2024 from this setter. Some of Wiglaf’s previous puzzles have included themes, but if there … Read more >>
Guy is the compiler today.
Ah, yet another jigsaw EV, albeit one with a piece missing from the middle. Let’s hope I can get the RIGHT FIT of entries in the grid…although the preamble mentions ‘ambiguities’, which may add some jeopardy to proceedings…
Wednesday fun from Eccles.
A very enjoyable puzzle from Monk.
Brummie has set today's Guardian crpytic.
Thank you to Gozo for the puzzle+. There’s an error (at least in the online version) in the 2 down clue. It should read “Meritorious ……” and not “Meretricious ….”. Definitions are underlined … Read more >>
Since the weekend puzzle changed its name to Inquisitor in 2007, Ifor has now appeared solo 49 times. We look forward to his reaching his half-century. Preamble: Four perimeter answers must each … Read more >>
This is Tack’s third puzzle in the Indy. His two other crosswords were themed – the last one had an amazing grid fill of numerous bands although Duncan managed to find a couple which Tack had never heard of. We’d enjoyed his two other puzzles so were looking forward to solving this one.
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/29514.
GURNEY kicks off the week…
Maskarade fills the Monday slot, with a puzzle that might suit both beginners and more experienced solvers. A generally straightforward puzzle, I think, with some nice surfaces and a couple of innovative anagram … Read more >>
Umpire back again, as he seems to be quarterly or so
A delightful Quiptic from Chandler, with a generous sprinkling of anagrams to get you going and straightforward clueing to help you get near, or over, the finishing line. Bravo to the setter. Abbreviations … Read more >>