To B or not to B !! Chalmie serves up a delectable challenge which was equal parts difficult as it was innovative – one can never say “Been there, done that!” with any of his grids and so that made it an exciting solve. I had to resort to confirming several answers on the internet so that possibly took a bit of the aura away, and I am not sure about the accuracy of one clue. But truly this is one grid that Rowan Atkinson would have loved to solve.
Guardian 26,596 / Brummie
I found this to be somewhat easier than some of Brummie’s previous offerings so it was over fairly quickly, which is just as well because I need to get this post published before … Read more >>
Independent 8,942 / Phi
Independent 8,942 / Phi No surprise to find Phi occupying this Friday morning slot. For once, even I spotted the theme today – the musical West Side Story – which was less well … Read more >>
Sloggers & Betters – York, Oct 24 (23-5) 2015 – Update
***** Update: The route and timings for the quiz pub crawl on Friday evening will be the same as last year, this time to incorporate sandwiches, chips ‘n’ stuff at the Maltings. Details can be found here. *****
Financial Times 14,954 / Orense
After a stiff challenge from Loroso yesterday which was towards the more difficult end of the FT spectrum we now have an Orense which was certainly very much the opposite. A good puzzle … Read more >>
Independent 8941 / Nestor
A puzzle from Nestor is always an enjoyable challenge There were a number of clues with complex wordplay. Regular readers of my blogs will know that I am partial to … Read more >>
Guardian 26,595 by Chifonie
The puzzle may be found at http://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/26595.
Financial Times 14,945 – Falcon
Monday Prize Crossword / Jun 1, 2015
The crosswords of Falcon (aka the Everyman Old Style) are always elegantly clued, accessible and easy-ish. No exception here.
Financial Times 14.944 by Magwitch
Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of May 30, 2015 Thank you Magwitch for this relatively easy puzzle with a few fine clues. My clue of the week is a beauty, 15d (ABOLITION). … Read more >>
Financial Times 14,953 by LOROSO
A thoroughly devious offering from Loroso with a couple that I cannot fully explain. Thank you Loroso, great stuff!
Independent 8,940 by Dac
When Dac is the day’s setter the preamble to the blog tends to contain the word ‘usual’. Justifiably so. Such good surfaces, nearly every one of which paints a little picture without compromising the quality of the clue.
Guardian 26,594 / Picaroon
Once again I get to blog a Picaroon puzzle and I’m certainly not complaining. We’re still not being allowed to forget the election: there are a number of political references here, with some … Read more >>
Inquisitor 1388: To All the Girls from Triton
A new setter this week. “Hello, …” Preamble: The definition parts of thirty-one clues contain a superfluous letter which should be removed before solving. Read in clue order, the three discrete groups … Read more >>
Financial Times 14,952 by JASON
A pleasant Tuesday challenge.
Guardian 26,593 by Puck
Lots of fun – ended up filling the grid with quite a few clues unparsed, but it was well worth the effort to unravel them afterwards. Thanks Puck – many favourites…