Never knowingly undersolved
RIP – Richard Rogan See The Times Obituary (free for the weekend) by clicking here. I am very sad to share with you the news that the Times crossword editor Richard Rogan has … Read more >>
A topical politically themed puzzle from Tees with lots of excellent clues.
Thank you to Coot. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1. Steal animal’s morsel (7) SNIPPET : SNIP(a steal/something of good value/a bargain) + PET(a tame animal kept for companionship or pleasure). … Read more >>
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Phi takes us gently into the weekend with his latest puzzle. I found this to be towards the easier end of the Indy difficulty spectrum, and I managed to solve (and, I think, … Read more >>
Methuselah fills the Independent Thursday slot this week. Methuselah is a setter I have blogged a few times and I have always enjoyed the challenge. This is the second Independent … Read more >>
My second Filbert blog in a week, after last Thursday. No complaints – he’s always enjoyable.
We have a puzzle from Nimrod today making one of his few forays into the world of Independent crosswords. He is, of course, a prolific setter in other publications under a variety of … Read more >>
A delightful Bank Holiday puzzle from Twin, with concise and precise clueing accompanied by some delightful surfaces. Bravo. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind … Read more >>
Italicus returns to round off our week
An enjoyable puzzle from Tees as usual. The linked clues reference Star Trek’s “Bones” Dr McCoy but unless I’m missing something there isn’t enough in here to be called a … Read more >>
Phi makes his usual Friday appearance today. It’s a while since I have seen the crossword world’s favourite church screen, so welcome back REREDOS. I am not sure why ANGLED … Read more >>
Filbert provides our Thursday challenge.
Eccles returns to his regular Wednesday slot today after successfully straying into theme territory last week.
Liari has set today’s Tuesday – or theme day – puzzle. I have had very little experience of solving or blogging work by this setter. It actually turned out to be a very … Read more >>