Never knowingly undersolved
A lively little number from Hoskins to start the Indy week. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = anagram indicator [x] letter(s) removed definitions are … Read more >>
A delightful puzzle from Matilda this morning, which hits the spot for a Quiptic perfectly, I think. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = … Read more >>
A nice Monday puzzle – my favourites were 26ac, 5dn, and 8dn. Thanks to Pan.
All was pretty straightforward and it seemed that this was another crossword from Everyman that maintained the recent good standard. But, although they were both quite sound, I took absolutely ages on a pair of clues that I just couldn’t do. One of them was fine really, and I kicked myself afterwards; the other was rather obscure I thought; if an answer is going to be an obscure word, then in my opinion the clue should be pretty straightforward. This one wasn’t. Thank goodness I eventually got there.
Definitions in crimson, underlined. Indicators (anagrams, hidden, reversal, etc) in italics. Anagrams indicated *(like this} or (like this)*
I enjoyed this. An accessible puzzle for a Sunday but without dumbing-down, nicely done. Thank you Brunel.
Another special this weekend. Thank you Azed.
The puzzle is available here. Hello everyone. Today Tees takes us on a visit to Wiltshire, with plenty of other crossword scenery to enjoy along the way. I think my favourite clue … Read more >>
A most entertaining puzzle from one of the setters on my (mental) ‘must solve’ list. When I blogged his last puzzle (28,550 17th July) I said that “I always enjoy Philistine’s puzzles (and … Read more >>
Very much not on Paul’s wavelength this morning – found this slow going…
Friday wouldn’t seem right without an Independent crossword from Phi. Along with other bloggers of Phi puzzles, I often toss a few random grid entries into Google to see if … Read more >>
A good challenge from BRADMAN that I had fun tussling with. Thanks BRADMAN.
A fun challenge from Klingsor; occasionally tricky, but always passing the “makes sense when you see it” test.
Zamorca takes a turn on a Thursday for a change…
When I blogged Nutmeg’s previous puzzle a couple of weeks ago I commented that “even her easier clues are disguised enough to make them interesting”, and it was a similar experience here. Again … Read more >>
Non-prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of August 7, 2021