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Pierre Many delightful surface readings in this morning’s Quiptic from Bartland, with only the slightly solver-unfriendly grid ratcheting up the difficulty level. I enjoyed this one. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad … Read more >>
A sound and entertaining puzzle from Tees to start the week. As always with this setter, a wide range of reference material. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition … Read more >>
Well, as easy as one-two-three [four], I would aver. But I said that last time I blogged Pasquale, and most folk differed. So over to you … Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double … Read more >>
The Sunday offering this week from the Independent is a crossword from Italicus. I found this to be a pleasing puzzle which fell out nicely after I made initial inroads into it. Abbreviations … Read more >>
After the excitement last week of the publication of the themed 4000th puzzle, it’s back to normal this week for Everyman, with the usual trademark inclusions. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition … Read more >>
A fine puzzle from Tees and what I would describe as a typical Monday Indy offering – not overly taxing for a reasonably experienced solver. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad … Read more >>
One of the comparatively new setters of the Quiptic, Bartland, has the ‘for beginners and those in a hurry’ puzzle for us today. This one hit the spot for me this morning. Abbreviations … Read more >>
You always know you are in for a carefully constructed and thoughtfully clued Quiptic when Pasquale is in the saddle. This one went in steadily, with only one less well known word – … Read more >>
Filbert is becoming a regular in the Independent on Sunday slot. I enjoy his puzzles, but continue to find them at the harder end of the spectrum. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double … Read more >>
I have not seen Tees in my regular Monday Indy blogging spot for a while. This one has the usual wide range of subject matter to puzzle and entertain. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition … Read more >>
Another sound as a pound Sunday offering from Everyman, with all the regular quirks on display. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = anagram … Read more >>
Top puzzle, that. Clearly clued and with concise and meaningful surface readings. Brava, Matilda. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = anagram indicator [x] letter(s) … Read more >>
A puzzle ideally suited for beginners and improving solvers, I thought. Slightly marred by a classic lack of Grauniad editorship, sadly. No doubt by late morning there will be an addition to the … Read more >>
Filbert is quite the go-to guy in the Independent at the moment. He has been a very positive addition to the growing list of Indy setters, and I enjoyed teasing this one out. … Read more >>
I found this a good cryptic challenge with some stand-out surface readings. Just a bit hard. The Independent on Sunday puzzle has historically been along the lines of ‘suitable for less experienced solvers’, … Read more >>