Never knowingly undersolved
A message from Joyce: Before you read the preamble, I would like to apologise for my error in scheduling the date for publication. What I forgot to change was the year. I would like … Read more >>
After the slog of the big Christmas crossword, this was a welcome relief – a fun and fairly quick solve, lots of excellent clues as you can always expect from Paul. Happy New … Read more >>
A pretty straightforward offering from Paul this morning but several clues raised a wry smile. Thanks, Paul – I enjoyed it. Across 1 Deals on wheels? (7) TRAFFIC Double / cryptic definition … Read more >>
An extremely pleasant surprise to see Arachne again. 22ac my favourite of an excellent bunch. Happy New Year, all.
For the second year running it has fallen to me to blog the Christmas special by Maskarade, who now occupies Araucaria’s place as the compiler of the holiday special puzzle. This was a … Read more >>
Nothing too troubling in this one, with just one (easily gettable) answer that was new to me. Thanks to Qaos for the entertainment, and Happy New Year to all. As (almost) always with … Read more >>
A benign offering from Chifonie this morning.
Just what the doctor ordered. Orlando in the Quiptic slot with his trademark precision, elegance and wit.
The puzzle may be found at http://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/26454.
The puzzle may be found at http://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/26452.
Lots to like here – my favourites were 1dn, 6dn and 14dn…
Enigmatist’s name is one that always causes a slight feeling of panic when he comes up to be blogged, but I found this puzzle a very gentle one by his standards. I started … Read more >>
A Quiptic with a theme from Moley this morning. Apologies for a brief blog – I am on a bit of a mission today. There was some stuff … Read more >>
Well wasn’t expecting that. Wot no Rufus? No, it’s Nutmeg. There’s always a hope it’s a quiptic from old…
A very enjoyable puzzle from Shed.