Independent 10,034/Tees
Always a smile on my face when I get a Monday Tees to blog. He knows stuff, and he knows his stuff, which always makes for an entertaining puzzle with a wide range … Read more >>
Pierre
Guardian Quiptic 994/Pan
A delightful Quiptic from Pan this morning which will have given many less experienced solvers the ‘yes, finished it!’ experience. If there is anything that I haven’t explained well enough, just ask. … Read more >>
Independent on Sunday 1501/Peter
It’s Peter and Pierre time again for the IoS crossword. We have always been close, but now we are besties because she has given me a bird. As well as a good puzzle … Read more >>
Everyman 3762/18 November
Another accessible, well-constructed puzzle from Everyman. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = anagram indicator [x] letter(s) removed definitions are underlined Across … Read more >>
Guardian Quiptic 992/Matilda
Matilda usually produces a sound Quiptic for us, but I found this a bit clunky and overloaded with one particular clue type. I think beginners appreciate puzzles where there is more variety in … Read more >>
Independent 10,016/Tees
I really enjoyed this one from Tees. All carefully thought out and constructed, and a fine example of gracefully letting the solver win. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition … Read more >>
Guardian Quiptic 990/Carpathian
A carefully constructed Quiptic which hits the spot. I’d like to think that there’s a newer solver out there today for whom this has been the first completion without help. We all remember … Read more >>
Independent on Sunday 1497/Kairos
Always a pleasure to solve and blog a Kairos puzzle. Lots to like in this one. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition (xxxx)* anagram … Read more >>
Independent 9998/Anglio
Anglio has been contributing Indy puzzles (Prize, weekday and IoS) for nearly three years now, and is a regular but infrequent setter. This is the first time we have bumped into each other … Read more >>
Everyman 3758/21 October
Another fine puzzle from Everyman. I have tried to explain everything fully, but if there’s something you don’t understand or want more detail about, just ask. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition … Read more >>
Guardian Quiptic 988/Matilda
Matilda has produced a straightforward cryptic for us this morning. All clearly clued and tractable, so fitting the bill perfectly in my opinion. What did you think? Abbreviations cd cryptic … Read more >>
Guardian Quiptic 986/Moley
Nothing to frighten the horses here, which is as it should be for a Quiptic. I hope those newer to the dark arts will have enjoyed finishing this one. If I’ve not explained … Read more >>
Independent 9980/Vigo
Well done, that woman. A delightful, accessible puzzle to start the Indy week, with shedloads of great surfaces. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition (xxxx)* … Read more >>
Independent on Sunday 1493/Poins
Another fine puzzle from Poins in the usual IoS style. Just one solution I am struggling to explain. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition (xxxx)* … Read more >>
Everyman 3754/23 September
The usual well-constructed mixture of charades, anagrams and insertions from Everyman to accompany Sunday morning coffee. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind … Read more >>