The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/everyman/3621.
Enigmatic Variations 1214 Zoophily by Eclogue
A novel variation on the “hidden” message them this week. Words are to be anagrammed within the clues to make the clue solvable with their first letters leading to a “modified” quotation. Took … Read more >>
Independent 9164 Tyrus (Sat 28-Feb 2016)
If my calculations are correct we have just passed the seventh anniversary of when Rusty* first graced the inside back page of the Indy. From the off he was recognised as one of … Read more >>
Guardian Prize 26,818 / Paul
It’s Paul playing tricksy games with us, in a puzzle that I found quite a challenge but a really satisfying one to complete. I enjoyed it more than any Paul puzzle for quite … Read more >>
Guardian 26,823 – Paul / Updated
Edit: updated. A bit rushed in the blogging, but I did enjoy solving this earlier – a nice variety in the theme. Favourites 15ac and 19,3.
Apologies all for the delay – I’ve been having connection issues this morning. Should have a full post up shortly, but discuss away in the meantime.
Independent 9,169 by Phi
One of Phi’s easier offerings I thought (but none the worse for that). On the first pass through I, unusually for me, solved nearly half of the clues, which are as usual excellent.
Definitions underlined and in DarkMagenta, which I fear will look a bit odd but let’s see.
Financial Times 15,180 by BRADMAN
A gentle puzzle from Bradman, much like others from him in the past. I felt the clues were mostly straightforward except a couple that seemed to be slightly out of sync with the rest of the puzzle. Thanks Bradman for a genial workout.
Financial Times 15,179 by PETO
This one grew on me
Independent 9168 / Punk
As expected we enjoyed this puzzle from Punk. There are quite a few proper nouns among the entries, but we don’t think there’s a connection between them. All good fun, with only … Read more >>
Guardian 26,822 – Qaos
Good fun from Qaos today (despite a couple of niggles). His puzzles usually have a hidden theme of some kind: I can’t see anything in this one, but I may well have missed … Read more >>
Financial Times 15,170 – Falcon
Monday Prize Crossword / Feb 22, 2016
On a day I expected a Crux crossword, it was Falcon who made a quick re-appearance.
Something that is surely appreciated by those who loved the old-style Everyman.
Financial Times 15,169 by Rosa Klebb
Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of February 20, 2016
Financial Times 15,178 by GOZO
A super puzzle, and not an easy one. Thank you Gozo.
Guardian 26,821 / Nutmeg
A gentle saunter from Nutmeg today with nothing to frighten the horses (and nothing much for me to say about it). No obscure words, no convoluted wordplay, just a straightforward and pleasant solve. … Read more >>
Independent 9,167 / Dac
It’s Wednesday morning and thus time for my monthly outing with Dac. Dac puzzles are always enjoyable, with tidy clues that can be parsed with absolute certainty, relying little on abstruse information or … Read more >>