Never knowingly undersolved
I usually manage to solve plain Azeds in a single sitting, but with this one I ground to a halt after getting about ten answers in, so I had a break, and when … Read more >>
I found this clunky in many places, but at the risk of repeating myself, I’m only the blogger. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = … Read more >>
Thanks to Hoskins for his trademark cluing. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 6. Happy prisoner with outdoor accommodation (7) CONTENT : CON(short for “convict”/prisoner) plus(with) TENT(outdoor and portable accommodation/shelter). 7. Old … Read more >>
Good Lord what a fantastic puzzle. It looks like Rodriguez is settling into a Saturday slot each month, and I’m the lucky blogger to get this one. I hope that’s enough initial praise … Read more >>
Another themed puzzle from Paul for the second Saturday in succession.
Since Paul occupied the Saturday slot last week, I wasn’t surprised to see his name on today’s puzzle. From time to time, Paul produces a puzzle that reminds me of why he was … Read more >>
Phi brings yet another suite of mid-week puzzles to an end. I found this to be towards the more challenging end of the Phi spectrum of difficulty. In the end, I needed to … Read more >>
A typical BRADMANesque Friday morning.
Neo is today's compiler.
Serpent on Thursday – an interesting puzzle from which I learnt something I never knew before. Serpent takes us back millions of years with the entry at 8 down – … Read more >>
Some lovely surfaces – lots of favourites, including 1ac, 11ac, 12ac, 15ac, 21ac, 26ac, 4dn, 5dn, and 16dn. Thanks to Picaroon for the puzzle
Hi all. This is the second Kruger EV I have encountered and I would be happy to come back for more. The preamble reads: Nine clues each contain a misprint in their … Read more >>
Non-prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of May 22, 2021
A tough puzzle form Io but well worth the effort is you have the time. Many inventive ways to clue words here that you don’t find in a typical FT puzzle. Thank you Io.
One of our most prolific setters, in the Wednesday slot this week. Mostly straightforward clue constructions but a few slightly obscure references.