Never knowingly undersolved
Well this one was certainly a challenge! I printed it out on my way to bed last night (or rather early this morning) and, as usual, had a quick run through the clues before … Read more >>
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/27030.
This is my second Monday blog in a row to turn out to be Chifonie rather than Rufus and my third Chifonie in a row overall. I find I can repeat exactly what … Read more >>
I think this one meets the remit for a Quiptic, nothing too obscure and entertaining along the way. My only reservation was with 24ac (see below) but this was offset by the novelty … Read more >>
There was a distinct wine-flavoured theme to this week’s puzzle.
I was expecting Paul today, since he seems to appear every week these days – and here he is on top form. There is some very witty and ingenious cluing here and … Read more >>
Some truly excellent clues here – a good majority of them were on my “shortlist” for favourites, but I’ll single out 9ac, 11ac, 13ac and 6dn. Thanks, Picaroon.
Pan is a regular in the Quiptic slot, but this is his (?) third appearance on the Cryptic sde. As on previous occasions, many (perhaps most) of the clues were of Quiptic standard, … Read more >>
Quick blog today, sorry!
Moley always produces a good Quiptic for us, but there were one or two here which didn’t quite work for me. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition (xxxx)* … Read more >>
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/27023.
Special instructions this weekend, something that always gets my attention. Thanks Picaroon, most enjoyable!
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/27021.
A treat from Arachne to brighten a miserably wet morning. I found this rather easier than usual but no less enjoyable for that. We have a variety of clue types, several of them … Read more >>
Lots to enjoy…