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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 >>
A neat ZAMORCA to start the week…
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28369.
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 >>
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 >>
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.
A snowy Saturday in February brings a puzzle from Monk. It also marks my 250th blog. Monk is one of the setters I am pleased to see composing the day’s puzzle – when … Read more >>
An alphabetical jigsaw, said by Paul to be inspired by his hero, John Graham (Araucaria) who would have celebrated his hundredth birthday in the next couple of weeks, but sadly died a few years ago now.
Today is Phiday, so here he is with his latest puzzle, rounding off another mid-week series. I found this to be an enjoyable puzzle, about medium-difficulty for a Phi, and compiled using a … Read more >>
A solid challenge from Julius to round off the work week. Thanks Julius. Today is also CNY, so to those celebrating, Gong Xi Fa Cai !!
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28367.
A straightforward and enjoyable puzzle from Matilda. The clues are well-crafted, with smooth and witty surfaces and apt definitions. Matilda’s puzzles sometimes have a theme or a Nina but I can’t see … Read more >>
Redshank is today's FT setter.
Serpent is the setter in the Independent today and he provided a serious challenge for me. There is a theme here in that all the entries in the outer rows and columns are … Read more >>
Hello all. Many thanks to Ploy for a puzzle which for me definitely passed the acid test. The preamble reads: In the completed grid, one cell contains two letters. Across and down … Read more >>