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A first for me – a Nestor puzzle to blog – always fun and always so original. The master of misdirection, he certainly is. Nestor’s puzzles are always a pleasure, full of humourous … Read more >>

The usual good crossword from Phi that I found a bit harder than usual. I’m still quite lost on 25ac and would be grateful for some help here: it will surely be forthcoming … Read more >>

It’s Thursday, it’s Klingsor, so we expected to have to get our thinking caps on! The last Klingsor we blogged was a Saturday Prize Puzzle which we really enjoyed and this one ‘hit … Read more >>

We had Crosophile in the Wednesday slot last week, so it was odds-on that Dac would occupy the same slot this week, and indeed he does. I had less time this morning to … Read more >>

The appearance of a puzzle by Eimi usually signifies a theme or the need for a wide range of general knowledge.  Today was no exception.       The puzzle celebrates the acting career … Read more >>

Very nice to return to the Indy blog in place of Phil who is undergoing a cataract operation today. We wish him a speedy recovery … … and what a pleasant surprise to … Read more >>

I thought this was about right for a Sunday puzzle.  A few long charades to tease the mind, and an enjoyable solve on the whole.  Thanks to Hypnos.  Definitions are underlined in the clues.  [[The … Read more >>

The usual high-quality clueing from Bannsider, with a varied mix of the old and the new – and no particular theme or nina (that I could see). The old/classic? References to Levi, Hosea, Eucharist, … Read more >>

No complaints from us today with a Phi puzzle to blog! Often with Phi there is a nina or as in last week’s puzzle, linked clues. We cannot find anything this week but … Read more >>

An opportunity to blog an Anax puzzle is a rare and somewhat daunting treat, which I approached with a blend of excitement and trepidation this morning. Would I be able to finish the … Read more >>

I found this to be a puzzle of two halves today.       There seemed to be some fairly easy clues with well known words, such as ASKS at 19 across and … Read more >>

What a relief for a blogger it is to find that it is a Raich day, although last time he appeared he was harder than usual. This was back to Raich as he was … Read more >>

* = anag < = reversed [] = letters removed There was a Quentin Tarantino theme to this puzzle, although no knowledge of the films was required. I found it fairly tough, with … Read more >>

My first Donk puzzle and I have to say this was both excellent and very tough! There are some brilliant clues here – far too many for such a new setter! – but … Read more >>

We’ve not come across Hob before – is this another guise of one of the regulars, or is it a new face? If so, we wouldn’t have expected a Saturday debut, but with … Read more >>