Never knowingly undersolved
Another fine puzzle from Poins in the usual IoS style. Just one solution I am struggling to explain. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition (xxxx)* … Read more >>
The Observer crossword from Sept 30, 2018
All good again but a crossword that was perhaps slightly easier than the recent Everymen (?!).
What is there left to say about Azed other than “thank you”? Thank you Azed.
The scheduled blogger hasn’t turned up today so here is a belated analysis of the clues. For those wondering about the Nina in rows 4 and 12 see here. I don’t know if … Read more >>
14 entries without definition but some form of connection leading in one direction to an unclued entry. This unclued entry is repeated elsewhere in the grid. 20 cells to highlight therefore either a … Read more >>
A very satisfying puzzle, I thought. We got most of it on an initial pass, but it took a few other looks through the week to fill in the south-west corner. Lots of … Read more >>
I found this real tough going and needed some help getting through to the full solve. Thanks Bradman, for an intense workout.
Many thanks to Sil for standing in for us while were off on our travels. We’ve missed several Indy puzzles while we were away and are gradually catching up – fortunately we’ve had a full week to get back into the routine, and lo and behold it’s a Phiday!
A slow and steady solve for me, with plenty of smiles – favourites 9ac, 17/16/17, 11dn, and 19dn. Thanks to Paul.
Took me a while to complete this puzzle this morning.
Good fun as always from Qaos, with a couple of his trademark mathematical clues… … and as (almost) always, a ghost theme, this time of newspapers: we have the DAILY TELEGRAPH, EXPRESS, STAR … Read more >>
Today’s slot is occupied by Hoskins, whose work I am becoming increasingly familiar with. Of the crosswords set by Hoskins that I have solved to date, I would place this in the middle … Read more >>
Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of September 22, 2018
Easy in some parts, tricky in others. A very pleasant start the day, thank you Gozo.
The puzzle can be solved online here.