Everyman 3742/1 July
Another beautifully crafted entry-level puzzle from Everyman and an illustration of the reason why I always recommend him to any mates who want to get into cryptics. Clear cluing, no obscurities, and enough … Read more >>
Pierre
Guardian Quiptic 972/Pan
Pan is one of the longest-standing Quiptic setters, and he/she always produces an enjoyable and well-constructed puzzle to start the Guardian week. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad … Read more >>
Independent 9890/Vigo
A well-crafted and relatively straightforward puzzle from Vigo to get the Indy week started. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = … Read more >>
Guardian Quiptic 970/Matilda
A fun Quiptic from Matilda this morning, with a number of Easy Annies to get you going and clear cluing thereafter. One or two niggles, but as we keep discussing, one person’s niggle … Read more >>
Independent on Sunday 1477/Peter
For the second month in a row, it’s the Peter and Pierre show. To repeat: we are not related; we are not the same person; only one of us has a Y chromosome … Read more >>
Everyman 3738
Another sound and accessible crossword from Everyman. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = anagram indicator [x] letter(s) missing definitions are underlined … Read more >>
Independent 9872/Silvanus
We don’t see Silvanus that often in the Indy, so I was pleased to have the chance to blog one of his puzzles this morning. Took a bit of getting into, mind you. … Read more >>
Guardian Quiptic 967/Anto
A request to step in as holiday cover for a fellow blogger, willingly agreed to. Then it turns out to be Anto. Ah well, other forms of Bank Holiday entertainment are available. … Read more >>
Guardian Quiptic 966/Carpathian
A pleasing and well-constructed Quiptic from Carpathian which I enjoyed solving and blogging. What did you think? Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition (xxxx)* … Read more >>
Independent on Sunday 1473/Peter
The quirks of the crosswording S&B schedules mean that it’s the Peter and Pierre show this morning. We are not related. Or the same person, obviously. A steady and generally … Read more >>
Independent 9854/Tees
Tees is becoming quite the Monday Indy regular. Since Monday is my blogging day, you’ll hear no complaints from this direction. A fine puzzle, with excellent surfaces, clear cluing, and a wide variety … Read more >>
Everyman 3734
A fairly brief blog today, simply because it is as usual a well-crafted puzzle from Everyman with no quibbles, so there’s not a right lot to say. Abbreviations cd cryptic … Read more >>
Guardian Quiptic 964/Pan
Nothing to frighten the horses here, which is how it should be with a Quiptic. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = … Read more >>
Independent 9836/Gila
A very pleasing puzzle from Gila for the Monday Indy slot. Carefully constructed and with one or two nice touches. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as … Read more >>
Guardian Quiptic 962/Hectence
A delightful Quiptic from Hectence, with meaningful surfaces and a good variety of clue types. What did you think? Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition … Read more >>