Independent 8579/Quixote
Another WYSIWYG puzzle from Quixote. Which is why I keep recommending him to those who are just starting to enter the world of cryptic crosswords. Bit of genealogy, bit of religion, bit of … Read more >>
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Independent on Sunday 1258/Alchemi
I enjoyed this Sunday’s offering from Alchemi. Generally a puzzle in the usual accessible IoS style; but that said, there were a number of clues where I had to head-scratch a bit before … Read more >>
Everyman 3519/16 March
Always a pleasure to solve and blog an Everyman. The usual combination of smooth surfaces and accessible clueing. The enumeration for one of the clues struck me as unusual, but perhaps others have … Read more >>
Guardian Quiptic 748/Pan
This hit the spot for me. You? That said, the grid was a bit odd for a Quiptic, and I think one of the clues is faulty. Abbreviations cd … Read more >>
Independent 8549/Rorschach
Has Rorschach blotted his copybook with this one? In my opinion, not at all. I really liked this one, although those expecting the usual fairly gentle introduction to the Indy week might have … Read more >>
Independent on Sunday 1254/Hypnos
Not a breeze by any means from Hypnos this morning, but still an accessible puzzle with plenty to enjoy. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = … Read more >>
Independent 8543/Quixote
A typical, and pleasing, Monday puzzle from Quixote. Enough anagrams to get the improving solver going, and then a generous grid which meant that once you’d got going, you’d get finished. Only a … Read more >>
Everyman 3515/16 February
As usual, a pleasing and solver-friendly puzzle from Everyman. One or two tricky ones thrown in this morning, I thought, but a bit of head-scratching and some crossing letters saved the day. … Read more >>
Quiptic 744/Hectence
I thought this hit the spot for a Quiptic. Good variety in the cluing; nothing too obscure; and where the wordplay was a little complicated, clear definitions. Abbreviations cd cryptic … Read more >>
Independent 8525/Tees
Indy regulars will know that there were no Tees in last Thursday’s Nestor puzzle; but there was a good helping of Tees today. A delightful crossword, which I really enjoyed solving and blogging. … Read more >>
Independent on Sunday 1250/Hypnos
Another very pleasing Sunday puzzle from Hypnos in the usual IoS style. All clearly and elegantly clued, with a good range of subject matter in the answers to enjoy. Abbreviations cd … Read more >>
Everyman 3511/19 January
Another fine Sunday puzzle from Everyman. Plenty of charades today and some characteristically clever anagrams. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = anagram indicator [x] letter(s) … Read more >>
Independent 8507/Morph
When you see Morph’s name on a puzzle, you know you’re going to have a few smiles when solving it. No exception here: bit of cricket, bit of politics, bit of current affairs, … Read more >>
Guardian Quiptic 740/Hectence
I never really time myself when I’m doing a puzzle, but this Quiptic seemed to take a long time to nail down, which might mean it was trickier than it should have been. … Read more >>
Independent 8501/Quixote
The gaffer’s called me off the bench this morning to replace flashling, who’s recovering from an eye operation he underwent this weekend. So first things first – a speedy recovery to him. And … Read more >>