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Guardian Cryptic 25922 Rufus

Mon April 15, 2013 at 11:43 amMon April 15, 2013 at 8:15 am by scchua

The usual Monday comfort fare of (mainly) cds, dds, and anagrams from Rufus. Enjoyable, even if short in solving. Thanks to Rufus. Definitions are underlined in the clues. [[The pictures at the bottom have … Read more >>

Financial Times 14282 Phssthpok

Tue April 9, 2013 at 6:01 pmTue April 9, 2013 at 9:44 am by scchua

I’ve always enjoyed Phssthpok’s puzzles, but I enjoyed this one a bit less. I think it was partly due to the iffy/fuzzy definitions/synonyms. I still managed to finish it, though. So thanks to … Read more >>

Guardian Quiptic 699 Beale

Mon April 8, 2013 at 11:11 pmMon April 8, 2013 at 7:13 am by scchua

It’s been quite a while since the last Beale Quiptic, so it took a bit of re-orientation to his style. The NE corner was last to be completed. Thanks to Beale. Definitions are … Read more >>

Guardian Cryptic 25913 Araucaria

Thu April 4, 2013 at 5:03 pmThu April 4, 2013 at 10:53 am by scchua

As with all Araucaria puzzles, I had to keep plugging away at it, and even then had to use the cheat button for the last one in. There is an unusual construction for … Read more >>

Financial Times 14276 Jason

Tue April 2, 2013 at 9:34 amTue April 2, 2013 at 8:31 am by scchua

Another enjoyable offering from Jason; thanks to him. Definitions are underlined in the clues. [[The pictures at the bottom have inidentified links to the puzzle.]] Across 1 Drink in guide finally is looking … Read more >>

Independent on Sunday 1205 Hypnos

Fri August 4, 2017 at 9:51 amSun March 31, 2013 at 12:02 am by scchua

Just a bit harder than the other Hypnos puzzles I have blogged previously. Thanks Hypnos. A few references to the movies, but can’t see any theme though. Definitions are underlined in the clues. … Read more >>

Financial Times 14271 Armonie

Wed March 27, 2013 at 12:54 amTue March 26, 2013 at 9:28 am by scchua

An enjoyable puzzle from Armonie, with some nice surfaces. Thanks to Armonie. Definitions are underlined in the clues. [[The pictures at the bottom have unidentified links to the puzzle.]] Across 1 One ran … Read more >>

Financial Times 14265 Neo

Tue March 19, 2013 at 5:21 pmTue March 19, 2013 at 10:43 am by scchua

Today’s puzzle by Neo, who appears more often than not on a Tuesday, is a relatively easy one by his standards. Lots of good story-telling surfaces. Thanks to Neo. Definitions are underlined in … Read more >>

Guardian Cryptic 25898 Rufus

Mon March 18, 2013 at 11:04 amMon March 18, 2013 at 5:23 am by scchua

Another typical Rufus, with cds/dds taking the centre stage today. Nicely compact clues, and overall easy but enjoyable. Thanks to Rufus. Definitions are underlined in the clues. [[The pictures at the bottom have … Read more >>

Financial Times 14259 Dante

Tue March 12, 2013 at 10:49 amTue March 12, 2013 at 8:05 am by scchua

As one would expect from Dante, an enjoyable puzzle with compact clues and neat surfaces. Thanks to Dante. Definitions are underlined in the clues. [[The pictures at the bottom have unidentified links to … Read more >>

Guardian Quiptic 695 Moley

Mon March 11, 2013 at 3:26 pmMon March 11, 2013 at 7:31 am by scchua

Quite nicely pitched for a par Quiptic level of difficulty. Lots of anagrams to help the solver. Thanks Moley. Definitions are underlined in the clues. [[The pictures at the bottom have unidentified links … Read more >>

Guardian Cryptic 25889 Araucaria

Thu March 7, 2013 at 5:11 pmThu March 7, 2013 at 10:34 am by scchua

This was quite a challenge, even after getting 24 across, quite early. In fact I’m still not sure of a couple of wordplays or definitions. Still an enjoyable workout, so thanks Araucaria. Besides … Read more >>

Financial Times 14253 Phssthpok

Thu March 7, 2013 at 2:49 amTue March 5, 2013 at 10:17 am by scchua

I found this a tad harder than usual, with the explanations for the NE corner the last to yield. Enjoyed the challenge though, so thanks to Phssthpok. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across … Read more >>

Independent on Sunday Hypnos 1201

Mon March 4, 2013 at 5:47 amSun March 3, 2013 at 12:01 am by scchua

I thought this was about right for a Sunday puzzle. A few long charades to tease the mind, and an enjoyable solve on the whole. Thanks to Hypnos. Definitions are underlined in the clues. [[The … Read more >>

Financial Times 14247 Aldhelm

Tue February 26, 2013 at 11:58 pmTue February 26, 2013 at 9:14 am by scchua

A new setter/pseudonym with an impressive debut. Nice surfaces and misdirections. I was stumped for an explanation to the answer to 10across, and had to call for help from some good friends (grateful … Read more >>