Never knowingly undersolved
This seemed quite impenetrable at first, and didn’t get much easier even with some answers entered. But I think I managed to work it all out in the end. Thanks to Imogen. (Please … Read more >>
< This is my second blog of a Filbert puzzle in six days. I am getting on to Filbert’s wavelength a bit more now. Tuesday is theme day in the … Read more >>
Maybe I am just tired tonight, but I really struggled with this puzzle, and consequently, did not enjoy it very much. From an objective assessment, I cannot fault the clues, many of which really are inventive. Please let me know if I missed any nuances.
We have a plain puzzle from Azed this week I thought this a puzzle towards the easier end of Azed’s spectrum with quite a few entries that would be … Read more >>
BUCCANEER starts the week…
This was an entertaining puzzle which had some difficult clues.
A delightful Quiptic from Chandler that has clearly been constructed with the less experienced solver in mind. One I will be recommending to real beginners. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad … Read more >>
Anto is this morning's Guardian contributor.
Everyman as per usual
A pleasing puzzle from Italicus to go with the Sunday morning coffee. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = anagram indicator [x] letter(s) removed definitions … Read more >>
Good morning everyone.
I was rather pleased to see I’d been gifted a puzzle by Serpent to solve.
As a setter with a considerable reputation, I was relishing the challenge, and it didn’t disappoint. There were a few things working in my favour, though. I’m a fan of a multiple word answer, of which there were several and thankfully, there also weren’t too many convolutions in the clueing, which Serpent has something of a penchant for.
A great fun solve with lots of references to Paul’s fellow Guardian setters in the surface readings. Thank you, Paul! Across 1. Marked on the surface, Puck going in to work … (6) … Read more >>
Weekend puzzle from the FT of March 11, 2023
Posted on behalf of Boatman I’ll be giving two more masterclasses this year, in Sussex in July and online in November. The contents of the class will be the same, split into two … Read more >>
A good workout from MUDD this Friday.