Never knowingly undersolved
This was another puzzle on the tough side for the Eye. I certainly made heavy weather of it. It didn’t seem that way at the start. First clue solved, 12A, was after trying … Read more >>
The Observer crossword from Nov 22, 2020 Another Sunday, another Everyman. And I am not complaining. But once again I’ll ask the question “Is it just me who thinks that our Sunday setter … Read more >>
Tees is becoming quite the IoS regular. Another sound puzzle with a good range of subject matter and clue types. Those who get anal about cryptic grammar might not like a construction that … Read more >>
A plain puzzle this week requiring a fair bit of general knowledge. I wonder when this puzzle was compiled as AMBER Rudd who features in the wordplay for 27 across, … Read more >>
The sight of those six letters: N-I-M-R-O-D above an Indy puzzle is usually enough to strike fear into the heart of many a solver and blogger…and this one was no exception for your correspondent!
Phew, this was hard work! A cleverly themed puzzle from Puck with lots of cross-referenced clues. Thanks to Puck! The rubric for this puzzle was: Special instructions: Ten solutions (not further defined) are … Read more >>
A generally good challenge from REDSHANK today, but for a couple of hiccups in the clues. FF: 8 DD: 7 ACROSS 1 GRETA GARBO Boast about visiting great eccentric old star (5,5) [ … Read more >>
Phi-day is here again…. … and another great puzzle from our regular Friday setter. We always look for a theme in Phi’s puzzles, and we couldn’t help thinking that 1ac/5ac might be the … Read more >>
Thank you to Pasquale. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1. Routine for Jewish comedian, dull person sounding drunk? (6) SHTICK : “is thick”(is dull/dim) pronounced as ” ‘shtick” by a drunk … Read more >>
There is something for everyone in today’s crossword, which has been set by Knut. This medium-difficulty puzzle can best be described as a treasure trove, full of goodies to suit all tastes, from … Read more >>
A key change in 3 cells based on misprints in 7 across clues reveals 2 new items from a list; Change a key word entry to reveal another; A reclassification of one item … Read more >>
Neo is the setter of today's FT puzzle. This was definitely at the less challenging end of the Neo spectrum. The top half went in very quickly, and the bottom half soon followed. … Read more >>
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28301. A very enjoyable stroll, with some pleasing misdirections. ACROSS 1 SOAP OPERA Shoot up, ingesting drink and drug before adult show (4,5) A charade of SOAPOPER, … Read more >>
Non-prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of November 14, 2020 An estimable puzzle as usual from Alberich. My favourite clues are 7ac (LINESMAN), 14ac (MUGSHOT), 15ac (A STORM IN A TEACUP), 23ac (CHEAT) … Read more >>
A tough one from Io, but no surprise there! Thank you Io. I always enjoy Io puzzles, but having to blog one add the extra dimension of facing public embarrassment if I fail … Read more >>