Guardian

Almost all very straightforward clueing this morning from Pan: I think this puzzle would have been more suited to the Quiptic slot, but a pleasant, if brief, diversion nonetheless. Thanks to Pan.   … Read more >>

Many apologies for the late post about this puzzle: time completely got away with me this week. I thought this was a fun puzzle from Qaos – a mix of rather easy clues, … Read more >>

Thanks to Pasquale for taking us into October in fairly gentle style, though as always with a couple of words that may be unfamiliar to some. Thanks also to Eileen for standing in … Read more >>

Thank you to Picaroon. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1. Sit once more in tranquillity (6) REPOSE : RE-(prefix indicating a repeat/once more) + POSE(to sit/to assume a position to be … Read more >>

It’s six months since I blogged a Philistine puzzle – but this one was well worth the wait. I found this completely absorbing and enjoyable from beginning to end. As usual with this … Read more >>

I’m standing in for Andrew, who’s holidaying in the Highlands, lucky chap. My heart sank a bit when, on a quick run-through, I saw all the references to ‘6’ but I’d solved 22ac … Read more >>

A bit of a surprise – by no means an unpleasant one  – to see Brendan on a Monday and especially so soon after last week’s ‘Prize’ puzzle. I thought this was a … Read more >>