scchua – Page 31 – Fifteensquared

Guardian Quiptic 939 Anto

Tue November 14, 2017 at 12:26 amMon November 13, 2017 at 10:13 am by scchua

A puzzle who’s cds and dds give it a Rufus-like flavour. Thanks Anto. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 Walks twice as fast with more room between the lines (6,7) DOUBLE … Read more >>

Guardian Cryptic 27345 Qaos

Sat November 4, 2017 at 2:02 amFri November 3, 2017 at 11:34 am by scchua

An enjoyable, but definitely not a walkover – at least not when parsing – puzzle from Qaos, to whom thanks. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Again, apologies for the late blog, but a visit … Read more >>

Independent on Sunday 1444 Hypnos

Sun October 29, 2017 at 11:08 amSun October 29, 2017 at 12:01 am by scchua

Thanks to Hypnos for an enjoyable Sunday solve with some nice surfaces. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 Trade TUC misrepresented – giving basis for emotional expression? (4,4) TEAR DUCT : … Read more >>

Guardian Cryptic 27338 Crucible

Thu October 26, 2017 at 10:43 am by scchua

There are some nicely unusual clue constructions in this puzzle. Thanks to Crucible. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 9 I admitted to lethargy, travelling a long way (5,4) LIGHT YEAR : … Read more >>

Financial Times 15688 Dante

Tue October 24, 2017 at 8:56 am by scchua

Unexpectedly, a Dante puzzle on Tuesday, but not unexpectedly, many dds and cds. Thanks to Dante. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 Succeed in taking one’s leave (8) FAREWELL : [FARE … Read more >>

Guardian Quiptic 935 Hectence

Mon October 16, 2017 at 10:39 amMon October 16, 2017 at 10:08 am by scchua

A nice Quiptic, thanks to Hectence. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 Crossing river, elk is grouchy (6) MOROSE : MOOSE(elk;large deer inhabiting northern N. America and Eurasia) containing(Crossing …, …) … Read more >>

Independent on Sunday 1440 Hoskins

Sun October 1, 2017 at 12:01 am by scchua

Thanks Hoskins. The last couple in required me taking a time-out before they came to mind. Definitions are underlined in the clues. There’s a smattering of references to biological functions in the clues, … Read more >>

Guardian Cryptic 27308 Paul

Thu September 21, 2017 at 6:11 pmThu September 21, 2017 at 4:51 am by scchua

One that is not so difficult as one would expect of a lead-up to the end of the week. Thanks to Paul. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 Hide waste around … Read more >>

Guardian Quiptic 931 Hectence

Mon September 18, 2017 at 11:30 amMon September 18, 2017 at 6:03 am by scchua

Thanks to Hectence for a Quiptic, that I found a bit on the easy side. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 Amount of leave worker’s taken in year (8) QUANTITY : QUIT(to … Read more >>

Guardian Quiptic 929 Pan

Mon September 4, 2017 at 3:44 pmMon September 4, 2017 at 6:42 am by scchua

Thanks Pan for a Quiptic that fits the bill. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 Stop having contact with female involved in racket (6) DISOWN : SOW(a porcine female) contained in(involved … Read more >>

Independent on Sunday 1436 Hoskins

Sun September 3, 2017 at 12:57 amSun September 3, 2017 at 12:01 am by scchua

Clever and amusing clue surfaces from the setter. Thanks to Hoskins Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 What one may do on a sunbed: turn sort of orange? (5) TANGO : … Read more >>

Financial Times 15640 Sleuth

Tue August 29, 2017 at 8:35 am by scchua

Thanks to Sleuth. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 Close to perfect, fantastically original element in a man’s suit? (9) TAILORING : Last letter of(Close to) “perfect” + anagram of(fantastically) ORIGINAL … Read more >>

Guardian Cryptic 27285 Brendan

Fri August 25, 2017 at 9:03 amFri August 25, 2017 at 5:20 am by scchua

Things went faster after the 2 long answers were entered, after a slow start. Thanks to Brendan. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 9 Author‘s odd email covering sign about last letter … Read more >>

Guardian Quiptic 927 Moley

Tue August 22, 2017 at 1:05 amMon August 21, 2017 at 4:56 am by scchua

An easy enough Quiptic. Thanks to Moley. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 Waste material is in decline (6) REFUSE : Double defn: 2nd: … , an invitation, say. 4 Disturbed, … Read more >>

Guardian Cryptic 27278 Brummie

Thu August 17, 2017 at 3:46 pmThu August 17, 2017 at 4:19 am by scchua

I was a bit slow getting into it, but it turned out alright. Thanks to Brummie. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 8 Red, filthy dung-filled town (8) BURGUNDY : Anagram of(filthy) … Read more >>