Never knowingly undersolved
In the light of this morning’s news I’m definitely not in a mood to enjoy crosswords, but trying to look at this one objectively I can see lots of ingenious clueing, including a … Read more >>
We were told that “1,5,17,9 will be tomorrow’s story” and advised to use a pencil. If you haven’t seen the puzzle and wish to solve it, don’t ‘Read the rest of this entry’, … Read more >>
For once, I found the hidden theme, after completing the grid. It’s centred around one of Puck’s passions. Thanks Puck. Definitions are underlined in the clues. The INCREDIBLE STRING BAND was formed by … Read more >>
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/26917.
A second surprise this week: after Rufus standing aside for Tramp yesterday, I was thinking we might see him today. Instead, it’s Pasquale, in rather milder mood than usual – not a single … Read more >>
Lovely, tricky stuff. Favourites 16ac, 20dn/6ac/12ac and 21dn. Thanks Tramp
Our Manchester City supporting setter invariably provides us with a good Quiptic challenge, but I had one or two niggles today. Could just be me, and the fact that it’s still early on … Read more >>
An excellent puzzle from Paul – thanks perhaps to getting the theme pretty early, I didn’t find this too hard, but it still look a few tries over the week to complete it … Read more >>
Apologies for the delayed blog – a combination of some technical difficulties and much staring at 24ac… given up on the latter for now, but won’t check comments for a while to give myself more time. Enjoyed 10/20, 12ac, 2dn and 13dn. Thanks Paul
When I blogged Brendan’s last puzzle I didn’t expect to have the pleasure of doing another one just over two weeks later. However, today’s date is significant, especially to an Irishman… …16 June … Read more >>
Apologies for the delay in today’s blog. I normally rely on Paul Drury’s excellent facility to assist in formatting these blogs, but at the time of writing, today’s Guardian has not been loaded … Read more >>
This week’s Quiptic has now made its belated appearance. Apparently it was locked away in the crossword editor’s drawer, along with a pair of socks, a half-eaten cheese and pickle sandwich, and a bottle of Vladivar vodka.
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/26910.
We’re more used to seeing Nutmeg in the Quiptic slot on a Monday but it’s always a pleasure to find her name on a puzzle. The usual blend of wit and elegance, with … Read more >>
When I saw Enigmatist’s name, I confess to a moment of apprehension, but in the event the puzzle proved to be both accessible and entertaining.