Independent 10,536/Tees
Too much footie in the Indy? Definitely. Too much Tees in the Indy? You might think that; I couldn’t possibly comment. You want both together? This one’s for you, including a … Read more >>
Pierre
Guardian Quiptic 1,078/Pan
As always, a sound and pleasing Quiptic from Pan. I have given full explanations for those still a little mystified by cryptic conventions, but if there is anything that isn’t clear, you only … Read more >>
Independent on Sunday 1,585/Tees
Tees has become a regular IoS setter recently. I found this more tricky than many a Tees puzzle, but that could just have been me being a bit mentally sluggish this morning. … Read more >>
Everyman 3,846/28 June
Another pleasing and entertaining puzzle from Everyman. I particularly liked the range of subject matter that came up today. The bird, natch; but it also got me looking into a few people/places/books that … Read more >>
Guardian Quiptic 1,076/Pasquale
Pasquale doesn’t often compile the Quiptic, but when he does, you know that it will be sound as a pound. This would be a good one to sit down and do with a … Read more >>
Independent 10,518/Raich
We don’t see Raich in the Indy as often as we used to, so I was pleased to find his name at the top of the puzzle this morning. I found this one … Read more >>
Guardian Quiptic 1,074/Anto
Anto has the Quiptic for us this morning. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = anagram indicator [x] letter(s) removed definitions … Read more >>
Independent on Sunday 1,581/Tees
I’m having more interaction with Tees than I am with my own children these days. Once again one of his puzzles arrives on my watch, which is no great hardship for me – … Read more >>
Independent 10,500/Hypnos
Hypnos is a long-standing, regular but comparatively infrequent setter for the Independent and the Independent on Sunday. I found this to be a puzzle that fell steadily, with a few clues that took … Read more >>
Everyman 3,842/31 May
Another Sunday, another Everyman. Lots to like in this one, as well as some stuff that might grate with some solvers. It’s been nice to see some new contributors to the blog in … Read more >>
Guardian Quiptic 1,072/Pan
Pan is one of our longest-standing Quiptic setters, and she has given us a pleasing Quiptic this morning that generally does what it’s supposed to, but is marred by a couple of editing … Read more >>
Independent 10,482/Skinny
Skinny made his Indy debut less than a year ago (I blogged it) and has become a regular since. He’s another good addition to the Indy stable: this was a witty, entertaining and … Read more >>
Guardian Quiptic 1,070/Carpathian
A delightful Quiptic from Carpathian, just right for new and improving solvers, in my opinion. To that end, I have tried to give full explanations of all the clues, but if you are … Read more >>
Independent on Sunday 1,577/Tees
Another Tees puzzle for our Sunday entertainment. As always, I learnt something (and was entertained by a tractable and pleasing cryptic crossword). Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue … Read more >>
Everyman 3,838/3 May
My fellow blogger Quirister described last week’s Everyman as ‘quirky’. I think that’s not far off the mark for this one too. Whether you are a fan of such quirkiness is, I suppose, … Read more >>