Never knowingly undersolved
Having swapped this week’s blogging slots with Andrew, I was disappointed to find that I’d missed a Tramp puzzle on Tuesday – but, as it has turned out, we’ve both been lucky. Another … Read more >>
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28803.
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28802.
A tough challenge from Tramp today which kept me thinking all the way through. Very satisfying to finish – many thanks to Tramp. Across 1 DRAWBACK Hitch and tie other side (8)DRAW … Read more >>
This seems to be Kite’s first foray into Quiptics, after setting a few puzzles at the harder end of the spectrum.
A nice Monday puzzle and an enjoyable solve – my favourites were 30ac, 3dn, and 21dn. Thanks to Vulcan.
Hello – I’m a new blogger, assigned to the Genius. I’ve solved every one of the Geniuses since their creation (and never won the prize!) I hope I’ve got this one right …
A puzzle with a political theme this week by Vlad.
Enjoyed this, with a nice mix of friendlier and trickier clues. Favourites were 10ac, 16ac, 2dn, and 3dn. Thanks to Pangakupu.
I made quick work of this one, helped by what seemed a lot of anagram-related clues. Thanks to Qaos. It was a bit harder to identify the theme, which I think is Nancy … Read more >>
Anto is today's Guardian puzzler.
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28795.
A nice surprise to see Picaroon on a Monday – is something going on? A quick scan of the clues reveals a tennis theme and, of course, this is the first day … Read more >>
You always know you’re going to get a well-constructed and tractable puzzle from the Don when he’s in Quiptic mode. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition (xxxx)* anagram … Read more >>
‘Doctor, Doctor, I keep thinking I am a cryptic crossword clue.’ ‘Don’t feel two down about it.’… Sorry, I’m sure others can do better in the comments…