Fifteensquared – Page 615 – Never knowingly undersolved

Independent 10,246 by Alchemi

Thu August 15, 2019 at 5:32 pmThu August 15, 2019 at 8:05 am by Bertandjoyce

It’s a while since we’ve had the pleasure of blogging an Alchemi puzzle, so we really looked forward to this one.

Financial Times 16,246 by NEO

Thu August 15, 2019 at 7:16 am by loonapick

Neo steps up to the plate for todays FT puzzle.

Guardian 27,900 – Paul

Thu August 15, 2019 at 7:09 am by Andrew

Good fun as always from Paul, with a puzzle that revealed its secrets at a satisfyingly steady rate, with just one dubious definition. Thanks to Paul Across … Read more >>

Financial Times 16,236 by Alberich

Thu August 15, 2019 at 1:24 amThu August 15, 2019 at 12:01 am by Pete Maclean

Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of August 3, 2019

Independent 10,245 / Whynot

Fri August 16, 2019 at 10:19 pmWed August 14, 2019 at 11:37 am by RatkojaRiku

I am back today feeling rather shame-faced having missed my slot last week – some of us clearly don’t always know what day of the week it is! It seems that this is … Read more >>

Financial Times 16,245 by MONK

Wed August 14, 2019 at 11:19 am by PeeDee

Some tricky parsing but all is getable if you persevere. Thanks Monk for another good one.

Guardian Cryptic 27,899 by Imogen

Wed August 14, 2019 at 8:03 amWed August 14, 2019 at 7:18 am by loonapick

Imogen provides this morning’s Guardian challenge.

Financial Times 16,244 / Chalmie

Tue August 13, 2019 at 11:31 am by Gaufrid

I wasn’t expecting to be covering this one but the scheduled blogger was unable to access the puzzle before departing for the airport. A pleasant solve, though with one or two minor niggles … Read more >>

Inquisitor 1606: Posthum(or)ous by Phi

Tue August 13, 2019 at 10:00 am by Hihoba

I haven’t done a crossword since the end of May as I’ve been sailing round Britain in a 35 foot yacht (you can see my blog of the trip here if you are … Read more >>

Independent 10244 / Knut

Tue August 13, 2019 at 7:30 am by duncanshiell

Knut fills the Tuesday slot in the Independent this week. Knut is a setter who often focuses on political stories of the day and he continues to do so in … Read more >>

Guardian Cryptic 27,898 by Qaos

Tue August 13, 2019 at 4:02 pmTue August 13, 2019 at 3:20 am by PeterO

The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/27898.

Guardian Cryptic 27,897 by Pan

Mon August 12, 2019 at 10:47 am by Quirister

Today’s regular blogger is on holiday so I’ve had the fun of tackling Pan this morning.

Independent 10,243 by Morph

Mon August 12, 2019 at 1:35 pmMon August 12, 2019 at 9:00 am by Quirister

An enjoyable dose of Morph’s somewhat cheeky wit today.

Financial Times 16,243 by SLORMGORM

Mon August 12, 2019 at 10:31 amMon August 12, 2019 at 8:26 am by Teacow

An easy start to the week from SLORMGORM.

Guardian Quiptic 1,030/Carpathian

Mon August 12, 2019 at 7:36 am by Pierre

A delightful puzzle from Carpathian which is perfect for the Quiptic slot. I’ve nowt more to say, other than to deconstruct the clues for you. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition … Read more >>