Independent 8220/Quixote
I suspect Quixote might have had a double dose of Weetabix for his breakfast before setting this one. I found it a good deal more difficult than his usual Monday puzzle. It’s all … Read more >>
Pierre
Independent on Sunday 1198/Poins
Poins is a regular in the IoS slot, and as usual this was a generally pleasing and not too fiendish puzzle; but I do have a few niggles and am interested to hear … Read more >>
Independent 8202/Raich
Always a pleasure to get a Raich to blog, and I enjoyed battling with this one. A tough solve for a Monday, though, I found. Not sure whether the setter was deliberately … Read more >>
Everyman 3459/20 January
A lovely puzzle in the Everyman style for our Sunday morning diversion. Plenty to enjoy in this one. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = anagram … Read more >>
Guardian Quiptic 688/Pan
A bit tricky for a Quiptic, I thought, but perhaps you think differently. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = anagram indicator [x] letter(s) removed … Read more >>
Independent on Sunday 1194/Poins
I thought this was a lovely Sunday puzzle from Poins – not too fiendish, in the IoS style, but plenty of nice misdirection and some smiley moments. I have only one tiny niggle. … Read more >>
Independent 8184/Quixote
Another pleasing puzzle from our Monday Indy regular. Mostly straightforward, but the last few – including one or two less familiar words – took me a while. And there’s one where you’d most … Read more >>
Everyman 3455/23 December
A festive offering from Everyman – clearly clued and good fun as always. There were a number of clues that related to the festive season – which I hope you all enjoyed. Best … Read more >>
Guardian Quiptic 684/Moley
You’re probably all too busy doing last-minute stuff to be solving crosswords or reading blogs, so in an effort to get you to have a look at a lovely Quiptic from Moley, I … Read more >>
Independent 8167/Punk
Punk on the oche again for the Monday offering. I did enjoy this one: some folk might think the setter’s taken one or two liberties, but I like the fact that there is … Read more >>
Independent on Sunday 1190/Poins
Congratulations to whoever won the prize for this offering from Poins. I thought this was one of the toughest IoS puzzles we’ve had in a while. That could just be me having a … Read more >>
Everyman 3451/25 November
Perhaps a more tricky Everyman than usual, but I’m interested to know what others think … Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = anagram indicator … Read more >>
Independent 8149/Quixote
With apologies for its late appearance (see below), here’s my brief blog of Quixote’s puzzle today. Another good’un from our regular Monday setter, but someone else will have to explain 21dn. … Read more >>
Independent 26 November – placeholder
The Independent crossword does not appear to want to come out to play this morning – all I get is an error message. I will keep trying, and if that fails I will … Read more >>
Guardian Quiptic 680/Orlando
A delightful Quiptic from Orlando, which I think would have been a treat for the intended audience. Plenty of wit, a good variety of devices, and some lovely surfaces. Abbreviations … Read more >>