I happened to be typing this blog up on 5-November…
Private Eye/Cyclops
Private Eye (Cyclops / 713) Rebellion? No Such Luck
Cyclops keeps us entertained with another round of clues with imaginative surface readings. [ All of which are funnier than this blog’s final “joke” – sorry. ] Solving did not start well. First … Read more >>
Cyclops 712 – Tepid Turnips
Cyclops’ cryptic spray gun has some less-than-regular targets this fortnight…as well as some classic clueing smuttery…
Private Eye (Cyclops / 711) Fatal Cat-flap
Another Cyclops puzzle in the style we love. After whipping through the top left lights, I thought I was on for a very fast solve, or even a clean sweep. But at first … Read more >>
Cyclops 710 – Grim Atrocity
Cyclops seems to have his gloomy head on this fortnight…
Private Eye (Cyclops / 709) Realistic Fanatics
Some particularly fine surface readings throughout this puzzle. I noticed because I couldn’t find the notes I made when first solving it, so have effectively re-solved it while doing the blog. Of course … Read more >>
Cyclops 708 – Silent Grimace
I have to confess that I have left this to the last minute, so about 10 days have passed since I solved this, and I don’t remember too much about the experience…
Private Eye (Cyclops / 707) Inebriate Repose
Another round with our one-eyed friend. This one didn’t put up much of a fight. For a change I solved it in the mag itself, with a pencil, and thoroughly enjoyed it and … Read more >>
Cyclops 706 – Totally (Expletive Deleted) Hopeless
Cyclops seems to be as up-to-date as a fortnightly schedule will allow!…
Private Eye (Cyclops/705) Witty Brew
Yet again the very first clue attempted is the last to be solved. There seems to be a feature in our brains (well, mine anyway) which we must overcome to be better solvers. … Read more >>
Cyclops 704 – Regimental Quarantine
Some typical fun and games from Cyclops this fortnight…
Private Eye (Cyclops/703) Banal Blabbermouth
Our one-eyed friend provides the fun at the back of the mag as usual. Some relatively easy clues this time I felt, particularly those with long definitions, but not to the extent of … Read more >>
Cyclops 702 – Gigantic Hiccup
After the excitement of Cyclops’ 700th puzzle, and the wrinkly/crinkly dichotomy of 701, we are back to the ‘new normal’ with this issue’s puzzle…
Private Eye (Cyclops / 701) Clinical Savage
Another solid puzzle in the Eye style. I solved this in the normal manner having forgotten it was my turn to blog and particularly enjoyed it. It doesn’t take very long to subsequently … Read more >>
Cyclops 700 – Crossword Fiend
I also had the pleasure/honour of blogging the last ‘milestone’ Cyclops – no. 600 – nearly four years, or ‘a Trump’, ago. My how time flies…and congratulations to Cyclops for extending his longevity even further!