Guardian 24,414 – Pasquale
Common abbreviations used dd = double definition cd = cryptic definition rev = reversed or reversal ins = insertion cha = charade * = anagram What a lovely day this has been. Yesterday’s … Read more >>
Independent 6757/Virgilius
The 2008 US Open Golf Championship starts today at the Torrey Pines course in San Diego, CA. Virgilius commemorates this fact in his usual inimitable style. Across 1 S,T,N in ACE 4 (EGG … Read more >>
Guardian 24413 Paul – “Wat, Watt, What ?”
Harder than the average Paul today – or maybe my brain is slow in sympathy with this BT Broadband connection. ACROSS 8 THERE ARE NO FLIES ON HIM – tracksuit bottoms rarely come … Read more >>
Independent on Sunday 956 by Quixote (8 June 2008)
This appeared in the IoS on the day that Don Manley’s guide to cryptic crosswords was given out free with the paper. I thought perhaps some of those new solvers might turn to … Read more >>
Financial Times 12,782 by Cincinnus
I found this Cincinnus distinctly more difficult than I am used to. Did others feel the same? It carries on his elegant quality with great clues such as 13A, 19A, 5D and 24D. … Read more >>
Independent 6,756 – Dac
More great stuff from the mid-week master, with some class clues along the way. A very enjoyable way to spend a bus journey to work. Across 1 CASELOAD – CASE,LOAD – “Bar work” … Read more >>
Financial Times 12,791 – Cinephile
Common abbreviations used dd = double definition cd = cryptic definition rev = reversed or reversal ins = insertion cha = charade * = anagram What a fantastic day this has been. In … Read more >>
Guardian 24412/Gordius – self-expression
A clever &lit and near &lit or two made this a pleasant pastime to enjoy alone. As it were. Especially, 16D. Although there’s the obligatory Britclue which escapes me (13A). Across 1 TRANCE … Read more >>
Independent 6755/Merlin
A very pleasant crosword from Merlin – several nice clues. I didn’t find him so difficult as usual. Across 1 NAPS – (span)rev. 3 TOUCH-ME-NOT? – this seems to be the only plant that fits, … Read more >>
Financial Times 12,790 / Crux
Done in 30 minutes. Puzzle is of average difficulty. I got toehold with 13ac. I finished the lower half of the grid first. The very last ones were in the top left corner: … Read more >>
Guardian 24,411 (Puck)
Some difficult clues here. I couldn’t follow the clue for 24dn. Can it be that it has gone west? Across 1 HIGHLIGHT: HIGH (drunk) + LIGHT (answer to clue) 6 CLIME: CrIME with … Read more >>
Financial Times 12,783 – Falcon
From FT Monday 2 June 2008 Common abbreviations used dd = double definition cd = cryptic definition rev = reversed or reversal ins = insertion cha = charade * = anagram What a … Read more >>
Independent 6754 by Monk
*=anag, []=dropped, <=reversed I haven’t done a lot of Monk puzzles but those I have done I found relatively straightforward. This was no exception and I completed it fairly quickly (about half an … Read more >>
Guardian 24410 – Rufus
Common abbreviations used dd = double definition cd = cryptic definition rev = reversed or reversal ins = insertion cha = charade * = anagram An easy start to the week on a … Read more >>
Private Eye/Cyclops 366 – Gagging for it? Not on your Nelly!
Solving time : 3 pints Blogging time: 1 pint (just to make up the half, like) Currently drinking: Marston’s Pedigree Across 1 BUSH BABY Yo Pres! Did Telly Savalas ever meet GWB or … Read more >>