scchua – Page 55 – Fifteensquared

Financial Times 14366 Hamilton

Tue July 16, 2013 at 10:01 am by scchua

Compared to the previous Hamilton I blogged, some time ago, this was an order of magnitude tougher for me. The last 8 scattered in 3 of the quadrants took a long time, and … Read more >>

Financial Times 14360 Jason

Wed July 10, 2013 at 10:54 amTue July 9, 2013 at 9:40 am by scchua

I was able to solve this at a steady pace, but got slowed down in the end by two in the SE quadrant. Thanks to Jason for an enjoyable puzzle, with some nice misdirections and … Read more >>

Guardian Cryptic 25994 Rufus

Tue July 9, 2013 at 3:40 amMon July 8, 2013 at 9:11 am by scchua

A Monday Rufus, abound with cds, dds, and anagrams – and a few nautical references. Those who like involved constructions may be disappointed. Thanks to Rufus. Definitions are underlined in the clues. [[The … Read more >>

Financial Times 14354 Armonie

Wed July 3, 2013 at 12:49 amTue July 2, 2013 at 6:23 am by scchua

This was an enjoyable, if somewhat easy, puzzle from Tuesday regular, Armonie, to whom thanks. Definitions are underlined in the clues. [[The pictures at the bottom have unidentified links to the puzzle. Please enclose … Read more >>

Guardian Quiptic 711 Hectence

Tue July 2, 2013 at 5:43 amMon July 1, 2013 at 9:32 am by scchua

This was quite straightforward except for a few (14, 22 and 13 down) which took slightly longer than the others. Thanks to Hectence. Definitions are underlined in the clues. [[The pictures at the … Read more >>

Guardian Cryptic 25985 Orlando

Fri June 28, 2013 at 2:39 amThu June 27, 2013 at 11:30 am by scchua

This was an enjoyable puzzle from Orlando, with some fine misdirections. Thanks to Orlando. Definitions are underlined in the clues. [[The pictures at the bottom have unidentified links to the puzzle. Please enclose … Read more >>

Financial Times 14348 Gaff

Tue June 25, 2013 at 4:43 pmTue June 25, 2013 at 11:40 am by scchua

Another puzzle with the Gaff trademark of commemorating an event, given in 8,9 across. But I did it in reverse, with 18 across giving me the E word in full before then getting 1 … Read more >>

Independent on Sunday 1217 Poins

Mon June 24, 2013 at 2:13 amSun June 23, 2013 at 12:01 am by scchua

An enjoyable Sunday puzzle. Not much trouble, though a couple in the NE corner were the last ones in, after a while. Thanks to Poins. Definitions are underlined in the clues. [[The pictures … Read more >>

Financial Times 14342 Phssthpok

Wed June 19, 2013 at 3:40 pmTue June 18, 2013 at 12:45 pm by scchua

(Apologies for the late post.) This turned out okay in the end for me despite a slow start. Thanks Phssthpok for the enjoyment. Definitions are underlined in the clues. [[The pictures at the … Read more >>

Financial Times 14336 Gurney

Tue June 11, 2013 at 10:43 am by scchua

This was a really enjoyable puzzle for me – not too easy as to be over quickly, and not too difficult as to require long pauses. On the other hand, progress was smooth … Read more >>

Guardian Cryptic 25970 Brendan

Tue June 11, 2013 at 12:56 amMon June 10, 2013 at 10:20 am by scchua

Not exactly a gentle start to the week that we have come to expect. A delightful puzzle, with a couple of answers I found tricky to parse. Thanks to Brendan for the entertainment. … Read more >>

Financial Times 14330 Neo

Tue June 4, 2013 at 11:24 am by scchua

This looked daunting at first pass, but it proceeded quite well after that. There are some inter-related answers and clues. The over-riding link for these seems to be 2 wars, the Trojan War … Read more >>

Guardian Quiptic 707 Beale

Mon June 3, 2013 at 11:32 amMon June 3, 2013 at 9:49 am by scchua

A standard Quiptic, made simpler, for me at least, by the many anagrams. Thanks to Beale, who is not a frequent setter here. Definitions are underlined in the clues. [[The pictures at the bottom have … Read more >>

Guardian Cryptic 25961 Araucaria

Thu May 30, 2013 at 4:11 pmThu May 30, 2013 at 11:48 am by scchua

A clever puzzle from Araucaria. 24 down led me to the mini-theme but still a mental workout. Thanks Araucaria. Definitions are underlined in the clues. [[The pictures at the bottom have unidentified … Read more >>

Financial Times 14324 Armonie

Tue May 28, 2013 at 9:52 am by scchua

A relaxing start to the FT week. Thanks to Armonie. Definitions are underlined in the clues. [[The pictures at the bottom have unidentified links to the puzzle. Please enclose any comments on them … Read more >>