Never knowingly undersolved
I began complacently, expecting the gentle puzzle the Independent usually provides for us on Sunday and got a rude awakening! Once I got over the shock I enjoyed the challenge. Thank you Filbert. … Read more >>
My apologies for the formatting of this blog, but the excellent utility that I (and many other bloggers) use to write the blogs does not appear to recognise this week’s puzzle. The puzzle … Read more >>
One of Everyman’s better crosswords this weekend, at least in my opinion. As we’ve come to expect, we have a related pair of longish answers (the with / without of 3d / 11d), … Read more >>
This one was very tough. I seem to be saying this more and more – maybe it’s me and not so much the puzzles. As ever I’m very happy to tackle a Tyrus … Read more >>
My solving notes for DOZEN by Ifor just say ‘bl00dy hard’!… The preamble states that: “A DOZEN clues each contain two or three extra words (not always consecutive, or in thematic order); these … Read more >>
A timely puzzle, thank you Brendan. It took far too long to catch on to the theme. Probably because I had no idea what the date was. ACROSS 8, 22 down EIGHTEEN TWELVE … Read more >>
It would appear that Turbolegs is not going to be with us today so here is a quick analysis of the clues. . . Across 1 Hostile European male in charge of a … Read more >>
It’s Qaos ending the week with a relatively gentle puzzle. Qaos’ puzzles always have a theme and, again, he’s being kind, as this one would be hard to miss. [The comment on his … Read more >>
Phi is in his regular Friday slot BREWSKIS and DASHIKI were the most obscure words for me. BREWSKIS was completely new to me, but DASHIKI I have met before in … Read more >>
Today’s FT puzzle is brought to us courtesy of Jason.
An enjoyable solve, with some particularly satisfying constructions that raised a smile. Favourites 1ac, 12ac, 14ac, 22ac, 1dn, 4dn, 7dn, and 9dn. Thanks to Imogen.
A rare appearance from Monk — once an ever-present — and, apart from one or two clues that are beyond me (but I would say that, wouldn’t I), an excellent solving experience. Definitions … Read more >>
Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of February 22, 2020
I hope Julius will forgive me for saying this, but what a lot of rubbish! Thank you Julius. ACROSS 1 LITTER BAGS Spooner’s resentful convicts found down in the dumps (6,4) Spoonersim of … Read more >>
It’s Wednesday and it’s Eccles again – we’re in for some fun! We found this a little easier than we expected it to be, but that’s not to say we didn’t enjoy it. … Read more >>