Never knowingly undersolved
I really struggled with this one, but I think it has some really marvellous clues. Thanks, Picaroon! In particular, I liked HAND-ME-DOWN and MELONS, but there were lots of great clues here. Across … Read more >>
It’s Phiday again.
As Storm Eunice makes me worry about the state of my fences (we’re promised 75mph winds here today), an enjoyable diversion from Picaroon. Not too difficult, but beautifully constructed as always. Thanks to … Read more >>
A thoroughly riveting challenge this Friday!! Thanks for the treat, Redshank.
Klingsor is occupying the Thursday slot this week. It tends to be on a Thursday that I encounter his work. I found this puzzle to be accessible and entertaining in equal measure. Klingsor … Read more >>
February and Chalicea provides our neural stimulation. Normal clues apart from some unclued ones (18 led to 1ac and 38) and four unclued needles also to find. Finally a name needs to be … Read more >>
Julius is today's FT inquisitor.
Thank you to Paul – no fooling! Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 7. See 15 8. Inflamed area poked by sick fool (7) PILLOCK : POCK(mark left by an inflammation, say, … Read more >>
Non-prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of February 5, 2022
A super puzzle that I really enjoyed. Not easy, this took me longer than usual. Thank you Gozo.
Tees fills the Wednesday slot this week. Last week Tees filled the Thursday slot when I was the blogger. I am very happy to blog another Tees offering. We had … Read more >>
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28682.
This puzzle is the final one in a series of four Inquisitors compiled by new setters. The puzzle is entitled Operation and is set by Cranberry The preamble told us … Read more >>
Atrica provides our daily exercise in the vagaries of the English language.
I’m always pleased to see Crucible’s name on a puzzle I’m down to blog and this one was as enjoyable as ever, with a nice range of clue types, clever constructions and smooth, … Read more >>