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scchua An enjoyable trademark Hoskins puzzle. Thanks to Hoskins. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 The royal couple have loads of affairs (9) PHILANDER : [PHIL AND ER](the British royal couple, Prince … Read more >>
Thanks to Sleuth for an enjoyable crossword. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 A guy’s moved about romcom’s opening? It’s overly sentimental (6) SUGARY : Anagram of(… moved) A GUY’S containing(about) … Read more >>
A puzzle made much easier by the number of anagrams/partial anagreams (7) and double definitions (6). Thanks to Pasquale who makes a rare appearance in this slot. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across … Read more >>
Thanks to Hoskin for a hard enough IoS. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 I rent pets or fish out (3,5,6) THE FIRST PERSON : Anagram of(… out) RENT PETS OR … Read more >>
This wasn’t easy – in the initial stages, it felt like I was stuck after every other entry. Thanks to Paul. Definitions are underlined in the clues. This was one for fans of … Read more >>
Thanks to Peto. Enjoyable, and with one answer that took (but shouldn’t have taken) me some time to parse satisfactorily. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 A consequence of abandoning Ulster (6) … Read more >>
An enjoyable one from a Quiptic regular. Thanks to Hectence. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 Comedian’s comeback about posh fellows gets laugh (6) GUFFAW : Reversal of(…’s comeback) WAG(a comedian) … Read more >>
Thanks Hypnos, for an enjoyable crossword. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 Bachelor pulsating with energy in domestic garment? (8) BATHROBE : B(abbrev. for “bachelor”) + ATHROB(pulsating, as with your heart) … Read more >>
It’s been some time since I blogged Arachne, whose puzzles I’ve always enjoyed. Thanks to Arachne. Definitions are underlined in the clues. There is a nina around the grid perimeter: TIMOTHY AND CODY … Read more >>
A bit difficult to start with, but then the pace quickened. Thanks to Imogen. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 Victorian chimney sweeping, an example of nepotism? (4,3,3,4) JOBS FOR THE … Read more >>
A fine example of a Quiptic from Pan. Thanks to Pan. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 7 Old knight in control of brotherhood (9) MONASTERY : [ O(abbrev. for “old”) + … Read more >>
A relaxing Sunday puzzle. Thanks to Silvanus. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 Sweet smell attracts insect (6) HUMBUG : HUM(to smell unpleasant) plus(attracts) BUG(an insect, in general). Defn: A boiled … Read more >>
Thanks Sayang. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 Section of church left out by accident (6) CHANCE : “chancel”(section of a church reserved for the clergy and choir) minus(… out) “l”(abbrev. … Read more >>
Apologies for this late posting. This was difficult for me. Thanks to Puck. Definitions are underlined in the clues. The theme is Shakespearean, and associated words are marked “*”. There are also a … Read more >>
There must be good reason for Phi to appear on a Sunday, and in particular, this Christmas Eve (see below). Thanks to Phi. Definitions are underlined in the clues. The theme is Charles … Read more >>