Guardian

A clever themed puzzle from Boatman, with some intricate wordplay and some ‘innovative’ anagram indicators, together with some, for me, rather loose definitions. I think there may be some protests about obscurity or … Read more >>

Once again the crossword has not (yet) been published properly on the Guardian website, though fortunately for me the PDF version is available here. After that difficulty, I had to struggle with Vlad, … Read more >>

Anyone looking for a gentle lead-in to the new week is going to be disappointed today. However, those who prefer not to have a surfeit of double/cryptic definitions will be pleased. I though … Read more >>

In spite of seeing the theme, apparent in the wording of the clues, this wasn’t easy for me. Thanks to Tramp (whose hallmark is themed crosswords). Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across … Read more >>

It’s hard to believe my luck – a second Picaroon puzzle to blog in less than two weeks! The only trouble is I’m running out of things to say. 😉 It’s all here … Read more >>

It’s Monday, it’s Rufus, we know what to expect – a generous supply of double and cryptic definitions (five of each today). Thanks to the setter. By the way, I see the Guardian … Read more >>

Another delightful box of tricks from Picaroon, brimming with wittily inventive and misdirecting clues, along with brilliant story-telling surfaces – a joy to solve, from beginning to end. I didn’t have many entries … Read more >>