Guardian

A trademark themed puzzle from Tramp, for which no knowledge of the theme is required. The theme is the works of the director, writer and animator, Nick Park [5dn] and the titles of … Read more >>

Mayday, Mayday, it’s Vlad! Such was my first reaction, but in fact this puzzle turned out to be relatively gentle, though still an enjoyable challenge. Thanks to Vlad.           … Read more >>

I knew, of course, that it would be a Paul puzzle, since he had not appeared during the week. I said in the preamble to my last two Prize puzzle blogs, that having … Read more >>

Thanks to Paul for the “doggy” challenge. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 8 Bully almost used, oddly, to be the perfect friend? (4,4) SOUL MATE : Anagram of(Bully) [ALMOST + 1st … Read more >>

  Another ingenious and witty puzzle from Picaroon, with an interesting  theme, clearly indicated in the clue for 11dn. Solving 11dn fairly early did nothing to spoil the fun, which was there in … Read more >>

Orlando makes his second appearance in the post-Rufus Monday slot with a typically well-judged puzzle: not difficult (though a fish and a bird may be unfamiliar to some) but clearly and soundly clued. … Read more >>