Never knowingly undersolved
Eccles has provided a good Wednesday puzzle today There is one clue where I have struggled with the definition and that is at 20 down. I am confident of REMOVE … Read more >>
A toughie from Imogen this morning, but ultimately rewarding if you stick with it.
Apart from my criticisms, which are detailed in the blog, Knut has given us his usual pleasant crossword.
Definitions underlined, in maroon. Anagram indicators in italics.
Chalicea’s name appears often as an Inquisitor setter. I last blogged one of her puzzles in March this year. The preamble was short (in line with the title; Terse) and stated: … Read more >>
A brisk Tuesday solve. No complaints, rock-solid, all the usual crossword devices well set and overcome.
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/27868.
A nice easy monday puzzle from ARMONIE….
It’s Pan’s turn to kick off the cryptic week, with a puzzle just right for a Monday. I found this quite straightforward, with one or two more unusual words, which were clearly clued … Read more >>
Carpathian’s turn in the Quiptic slot this week.
Tees can do mainstream; Tees can do left-field. In places this was the latter. This took me a long time to solve. Tees will always reward your patience and lead … Read more >>
Cyclops taking his usual side-swipes at the establishment, with a spoonful of smuttery and cultural zeitgeist… The big ticket clue is a nice composite anagram, incorporating DISCOURAGEMENT into NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT – OK Harvey … Read more >>
Another enjoyable puzzle from Everyman, but one where I suspect less experienced solvers will be saying ‘too hard’. I could be wrong. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition … Read more >>
Thank you to Phi…is there a particular reason why he’s appearing on Sunday, which is not his usual spot…? Definitions are underlined in the clues. … Yes there is. On this date (7 … Read more >>
Another treat for word lovers. Thank you Azed.
Since appearing on the scene sometime over a year ago Filbert has appeared about once a month, and though I’m sure I haven’t tackled all of them, when I see the name I … Read more >>