Never knowingly undersolved
The usual thing: such straightforward clear clues that there are no problems with any of this. But just as good as ever and all perfectly constructed. How Dac goes on with word after word producing transparent and utterly sound clues is amazing. The word “clunky” is less appropriate with him than with anyone.
Definitions underlined and in maroon.
I enjoyed this, interesting and varied all the way through. Thank you Aardark.
There were some tough clues in this one, alongside a handgul of gimmes…
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The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/27120.
My third Chifonie puzzle to blog in a row, so I’m running out of things to say. Another ‘characteristic medley of charades, anagrams and double definitions’ but with a couple of examples [12ac … Read more >>
A nicely-judged Quiptic from Hectence, I thought. There were a few that were difficult to parse, though. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = anagram indicator … Read more >>
Top-notch stuff from Dutch. There was a good balance of clues and some had excellent surface readings.
Lots and lots of charades in here, but they are all good ones so that’s OK! Thank you Peter.
Because the closing date for entries has been extended by a week, the blog for this puzzle has been rescheduled and will now appear next Sunday (19th Feb).
Well it’s the Everyman, and this time it’s my turn to blog.
Super puzzle. I found this was made tricky by the definitions, not always the obvious ones I was looking for. Thanks Brendan.