A divine offering from Paul today…
Independent 10717 / Rodriguez
I have not blogged many puzzles by Rodriguez but have enjoyed solving the ones I have. There was quite a mix of entries and clue allusions in today’s puzzle ranging from an animated … Read more >>
Financial Times 16,711 by CINEPHILE
Today marks the centenary of the legendary John Graham.
Inquisitor 1685: AWOL by Kruger
Kruger’s puzzle takes us into the Oxford Dictionary of Quotations this week. The preamble was fairly short and clear. It stated: Twelve clues contain a misprint in their definition. The correct letters, in … Read more >>
Independent 10,716 by Radian
An enjoyable challenge from Radian.
Guardian Cryptic 28,370 by Enigmatist and Soup
What an honour to be able to blog this puzzle.
John Graham – A Centenary Tribute
by Tom Johnson aka Maskarade and Gozo
Today, February 16th, marks the centenary of the birth of John Galbraith Graham who compiled crosswords under the pseudonyms of Araucaria for the Guardian and Cinephile for the Financial Times.
Quiptic 1,109 by Pan
A slightly harder Quiptic today, with a few unusual words and definitions, but still enjoyable.
Independent 10,715/Knut
I’ve not had a Knut puzzle to blog for ages, so was pleased to see his name on today’s. You’ll always get a breezy and contemporary offering from this setter, and I very … Read more >>
Private Eye (Cyclops / 695) Pianola Strings
There should be more pianolas in the world. 10a Pianola was my first in from the clear anagram and cheeky definition. A schoolfriend’s mum had a pianola and I loved playing it. Everybody … Read more >>
Financial Times 16,710 by ZAMORCA
A neat ZAMORCA to start the week…
Guardian Cryptic 28,369 by Brendan
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28369.
Everyman 3,878/7 February
A pleasing puzzle from Everyman which hits the spot of being tractable but still of interest to more experienced solvers. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition (xxxx)* anagram … Read more >>
Independent on Sunday 1616 Tees
Thanks to Tees. (Looks like I’m locked in to Tees on my blogging Sundays, but no complaints.) Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1. Rich cake found back in imperial Ceylon (6) … Read more >>
Azed No. 2,539 ‘Printer’s Devilry’ – Competition Puzzle
A difficult puzzle, but I enjoyed the challenge. This is not a cryptic crossword, but nonetheless a puzzle well worth attempting if you like word games in general. Thank you Azed.