Never knowingly undersolved
I enjoyed solving this, sadly it didn’t last very long. Not only are there only 23 clues due to the grid design, but most of the answers flew in. It was nearly a … Read more >>
Everyman is such a good choice of cryptic for those new to them, or for those learning the ropes. Always carefully constructed and at a level of difficulty that should encourage people to … Read more >>
Thanks Hypnos, for an enjoyable crossword. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 Bachelor pulsating with energy in domestic garment? (8) BATHROBE : B(abbrev. for “bachelor”) + ATHROB(pulsating, as with your heart) … Read more >>
I’ve had my obscure word fix for the week and I’m feeling much better now. Thank you Azed.
A pleasant puzzle from Hoskins, with maybe a slight twist?… I am fairly sure this is my first blog of a Hoskins puzzle…and maybe even my first solve…he seems to have been fairly … Read more >>
A typically witty and eclectic puzzle from Paul.
A fairly short preamble this week, and no special clue types. An easy week for me… NOT! In NECESSARY EXPOSURE, 15 answers are entered normally; all other answers must be partially treated before … Read more >>
A typical Friday workout from Bradman. Unfortunately, the grid has an error in the NW corner that makes it impossible to fit one of 9ac or 2dn. To the folks ushering in the lunar new year, Gong Xi Fa Cai. Have a great year of the Dog.
Phi has provided yet another Friday cruciverbal workout to ease us into the weekend. I found this one to be towards the harder end of the Phi spectrum in terms of difficulty and … Read more >>
It’s been some time since I blogged Arachne, whose puzzles I’ve always enjoyed. Thanks to Arachne. Definitions are underlined in the clues. There is a nina around the grid perimeter: TIMOTHY AND CODY … Read more >>
The puzzle can be found here.
It’s a bit like buses. No blogging of Klingsor for a while, then I get both the January and February ones. That’s fine! There was only one word I didn’t … Read more >>
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/27433.
Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of February 4, 2018
An interesting and enjoyable change from the usual Gozo fare. I started off slowly and then picked up steam towards the end. Sorry for the late blog but I’m on holiday this week and had a very late start. Thank you Gozo.