Never knowingly undersolved
I enjoyed this Quiptic from Pan, but a bit tricky in places, I thought. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = anagram indicator [x] letter(s) … 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 >>
There are a couple of clues here where I can’t decide if they are clever and witty or just plain daft. Whichever, enjoyable as always. Thanks Paul.
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 >>
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/26804.
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 >>
Struggled at several points…
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 >>
Thank you to Hectence for a Quiptic with, I think, about the right level of difficulty. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 Wrong to send volunteers round on service call (2,5) … 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 >>
This puzzle has still not been published on the Guardian site – I’ve been hanging back hoping it would appear, but no joy yet. There’s a pdf version here, but, as the setter … Read more >>
(Please click here for this same blog but with a picture quiz added. Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.) A relatively easy and enjoyable puzzle … Read more >>
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/26797.
I’m always pleased to find Nutmeg’s name on a puzzle, especially when I’m blogging because, even when there’s a bit of a challenge, I know I can completely trust the integrity of the … Read more >>
Bonjour. Thank goodness January is over. Slightly terse blog this morning, because I’m on a bit of a mission with work commitments. But good stuff from Moley – what did you think? … Read more >>