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Guardian Cryptic 25770 Paul

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I had a very pleasant time solving this – a witty and clever puzzle.  My favourites were the clues with the mathematical signs, the setter managing to include the 4 most common.  Thanks … Read more >>

Financial Times 14136 Phssthpok

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The NE corner took me longer than usual for a Phssthpok.  Thanks for the challenge, Phssthpok.  Definitions are underlined in the clues.  [[The pictures at the bottom have unidentified links with the puzzle.]] Across … Read more >>

Financial Times 14130 Jason

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Another enjoyable one from Tuesday regular Jason.  Plain sailing until the last one 19A. I got the answer, but it was one of the usually short ones that I can’t explain.  Called a friend, … Read more >>

Financial Times 14124 Neo

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Occasionally, Neo lets us off the hook, with an easier than usual puzzle.  No complaints, though, and there were clues with excellent surfaces today.  Thanks to Neo.  Definitions are underlined in the clues.  [[The … Read more >>

Guardian Cryptic 25755 Rufus

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Another Monday Rufus.  Not one for the more advanced (though 27 did hold me up, why I now can’t see).  Thanks to Rufus, for the compact and smooth cluing.   Definitions are underlined in the clues.  … Read more >>

Financial Times 14118 Sleuth

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This is the first Sleuth I’m blogging, though I’ve done a couple of his alter ego, Hypnos’s.  Quite straightforward Tuesday FT fare, and enjoyable.  Thank you to Sleuth. Definitions are underlined in the … Read more >>

Guardian Cryptic 25746 Crucible

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This took a bit of time to get into, the key being 10.  After getting some of the others, I finally got it via 2 and 16across.  The pace quickened after that, and it turned out to be quite an enjoyable solve.  Thanks to Crucible.  (Apologies for the slight delay in posting – I had to interrupt the writing of the blog for a doctor’s appointment.)

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Financial Times 14112 Armonie

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A nice solve, with only one clue that, though I think I’ve got answer, I’m not sure about half of the clue – and I could be wrong with my answer too.  The rest were enjoyable, … Read more >>

Financial Times 14106 Jason

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An enjoyable puzzle, not too taxing, though I took some time to get into it.  Don’t know why – perhaps the late night yesterday.  Thanks Jason.  Definitions are underlined in the clues.  [[The … Read more >>

Financial Times 14100 Neo

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I always approach a Neo with trepidation, because sometimes he can be fiendish – in a good way of course.  This one showed signs of being so (starting to sweat), until I got … Read more >>

Guardian Cryptic 25731 Rufus

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A standard Rufus, heavy on the cryptic and double (and one double wordplay) definitions, and the odd marine reference.  Not everyone’s cuppa (but then what is?).  Thanks Rufus, enjoyed this.  Definitions are underlined … Read more >>