Fifteensquared – Page 991 – Never knowingly undersolved

Independent on Sunday 1321/Commoner

Sun June 21, 2015 at 12:01 am by Pierre

An unexceptionable puzzle from Commoner. And that’s meant as praise, because the IoS is meant to be an accessible prize crossword where lesser mortals can have a go at winning. Just one this … Read more >>

Enigmatic Variations No. 1177: Neigh by Gos

Sat June 20, 2015 at 2:00 am by Shenanigans

The preamble this week told us we needed to uncover a murder mystery novel, the title of which was cryptically represented. This was probably given by the title of our puzzle, but I … Read more >>

Guardian 26,597 / Paul

Sat June 20, 2015 at 2:44 pmSat June 20, 2015 at 12:16 am by mhl

Oops, a very rushed blog post, since while we solved the puzzle quickly, I forgot about writing the post until 23:40 on Friday evening… Anyway, this theme (the songs of ABBA) was up … Read more >>

Independent 8943 by Anax (Saturday Prize Puzzle 13 June 2015)

Sat June 20, 2015 at 12:01 am by mc_rapper67

Some ‘relatively’ light-hearted stuff from Anax this week… …and a Nina that even I could spot! This looks like a very personal/family puzzle from Anax, with a perimeter message wishing a ‘HAPPY SIXTEENTH … Read more >>

Independent 8948 – Phi

Fri September 27, 2019 at 3:50 pmFri June 19, 2015 at 8:02 am by Bertandjoyce

Phi is back to his usual slot this week, and it’s us blogging again! After our last blog which was also a Phi, we checked his own blog about the hidden theme … Read more >>

Financial Times 14,961 by MUDD

Fri June 19, 2015 at 8:01 amFri June 19, 2015 at 6:20 am by Turbolegs

A gentle offering today from MUDD, which was easy going for most part except for a couple of words that seemed like an anamoly in an otherwise straightforward grid. Some clues bordered on being just a tad contrived but easily offset by the crispness of several others.

Guardian 26,602 by Paul

Fri June 19, 2015 at 2:48 am by PeterO

The puzzle may be found at http://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/26602.

IQ 1389 – Who Ya Gonna Call – a setters’ blog

Thu June 18, 2015 at 2:51 pm by kenmac

Saturday 26th October 2013 in Sheffield celebrating Nimrod’s 50th birthday is where the puzzle in its final form started. But the story really started about ten years ago… I had already had one Independent Weekend … Read more >>

Guardian 26,601 / Crucible

Thu June 18, 2015 at 9:22 am by Eileen

The theme of today’s puzzle has been so much in the news even before today that there shouldn’t be too much difficulty in spotting this one. A few weeks ago, in a comment … Read more >>

Financial Times 14,960 by BRADMAN

Thu June 18, 2015 at 8:21 am by David and Linda

A pretty straightforward crossword for our return from our spree by the Spree. Thanks for that, Bradman.

Independent 8,947 / Scorpion

Thu June 18, 2015 at 10:25 pmThu June 18, 2015 at 8:00 am by RatkojaRiku

Scorpion is this week’s occupier of the Thursday slot, although I am more accustomed to seeing his work appear on Tuesdays. I thought this was pitched at the right level for a mid-week … Read more >>

Financial Times 14,951 – Dante

Thu October 29, 2015 at 5:42 pmThu June 18, 2015 at 12:05 am by Sil

Monday Prize Crossword / Jun 8, 2015

Unsurprisingly, it was Dante’s turn to start up the (previous) FT week.

Financial Times 14,950 by Mudd

Thu June 18, 2015 at 11:53 amThu June 18, 2015 at 12:01 am by Pete Maclean

I found this puzzle easy and as enjoyable as Mudds usually are. My clue of the week is 19d (FABULIST) and I would also single out 13a (LOBSTER POT).

I have adopted a new format for the blog this week but one that will be familiar to many of you as other bloggers on the site also use it. I am not sure yet whether I will stick with this format but will likely use it for the next few weeks.

Financial Times 14,959 by ALBERICH

Wed June 17, 2015 at 11:11 amWed June 17, 2015 at 10:18 am by PeeDee

I found this a very enjoyable puzzle. Thanks Alberich.

Independent 8946 / Dac

Wed June 17, 2015 at 7:30 am by duncanshiell

Dac has provided us with another pleasant Wednesday workout One thing I notice about Dac’s clues, in addition to the excellent surfaces, is the fact that he doesn’t waste words. … Read more >>