Never knowingly undersolved
This puzzle coincided with my scheduled monthly Saturday blog, which is why you see me for the third time this week. My second Philistine Prize blog in a row – crypticsue will be … Read more >>
I’m standing in for scchua today, as Imogen rounds off the weekday puzzles in fine style. An enjoyable challenge, with a good mix of clues, including a couple of less familiar words. Brilliant … Read more >>
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/29408.
I have not even attempted, let alone blogged a Sphinx puzzle before – and when I consulted the 15² archive, I remembered why. This setter’s previous puzzles have been themed on a BBC … Read more >>
A slower solve, with favourites 12ac, 13ac, 24ac, and 7dn. Thanks to Paul for the puzzle
This is Yank’s third appearance since his (?) debut in January. I found it very hard to get on the right wavelength for this one, though in retrospect most of the clues are … Read more >>
A fine Quiptic from Chandler, I reckon. Let’s see what the beginners and improvers thought about this Sunday’s offering. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition (xxxx)* anagram … Read more >>
Although I filled in this grid rather quickly, I (somewhat paradoxically) assess this set of clues overall as challenging and sophisticated. Nothing too exotic, but on clue after clue, I would write in an answer, then go back to puzzle out how I arrived at that solution. I would be interested to hear others’ experience.
I had a bit of a slow start on this one, and was held up in the SW corner at the end, but it all worked out in the end. Thanks to Brendan. … Read more >>
Thank you to Fed. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1. Oddly easier having first dealt with revolutionary Big Mac ingredient (9,6) PROCESSED CHEESE : 1st, 3rd and 5th letters of(Oddly) “easier” … Read more >>
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/29401.
It was only last week that I began my blog with ‘It was something of a surprise to see Brummie’s name for the third time in ten days’ – Brummie’s really working overtime! … Read more >>
A fun solve – I particularly liked 9ac, 15ac, 6dn, 8dn, and 14dn. Thanks to Vulcan for the puzzle
Sorry this is late, I carefully put all the other dates in my calendar, but forgot this one.
The crossword can be found here