Fifteensquared – Page 1036 – Never knowingly undersolved

Cyclops 554: Never a dull moment

Mon March 16, 2015 at 12:01 am by jetdoc

Medium-difficulty for a Cyclops, I think — I finished all but 23a without much trouble, then had to resort to Google for 23a. Across 1 PERSIST Carry on Sir deplorably impounded by pain … Read more >>

AZED No 2,231

Sun March 15, 2015 at 12:24 pm by PeeDee

My apologies for the late posting. I won’t comment any further on the puzzle as I cheated to get it finished quickly for the blog. Thanks to frogman for help on some of the parsings.

Independent on Sunday 1,307 by Poins

Sun March 15, 2015 at 8:30 am by Simon Harding

The usual high quality puzzle from Poins, and very enjoyable too. 10 across has me well and truly beaten, though, so your help is welcome there. Across 1 SECOND Back in a mo … Read more >>

Everyman 3,570

Sun March 15, 2015 at 7:02 am by flashling

Sunday rolls by and my turn at the Everyman

Beelzebub 1305

Sun March 15, 2015 at 1:00 am by Gaufrid

This must have been my quickest completion of a Beelzebub since I began solving them some months ago. Having said that, it would have been even quicker without 15dn, my last entry, where … Read more >>

Independent Crossword 8859 by Nestor (07-03-2015)

Mon March 16, 2015 at 9:52 amSat March 14, 2015 at 12:04 am by twencelas

With spring just around the corner a tussle with Nestor beckons. Nestor’s puzzles are always good fun and this one was no exception. He seems to squeeze that extra little bit of crypticism … Read more >>

Guardian Prize 26,513 by Philistine

Sat March 14, 2015 at 9:35 amSat March 14, 2015 at 12:00 am by PeeDee

A fine puzzle from Philistine. My summary is: lots of great clues showing plenty of imagination but NOT appearing gimmicky. Spot on! Thanks Philistine.

Enigmatic Variations No.1163 – Lucas by MynoT

Sun March 15, 2015 at 11:13 amSat March 14, 2015 at 12:00 am by Mister Sting

I have a soft spot for puzzles such as this that have clues presented in alphabetical order of their answers. Goodness knows why, when I might end up staring at a blank grid! Perhaps its just that the ‘sort and slot’ technique appeals to the same desire for order as jigsaws.

At any rate, ‘Lucas’ could be a number of things. Isn’t George still flogging the dead horse of Star Wars? Maybe it’s related to that.

Guardian 26,518 / Qaos

Fri March 13, 2015 at 6:30 pmFri March 13, 2015 at 9:32 am by Eileen

It’s been a most remarkable week for crosswords and we end it with one by another of my favourite setters, sparkling with his customary wit and ingenuity. I seemed to be typing ‘anagram’ … Read more >>

Independent 8864 / Phi

Fri June 28, 2019 at 9:12 amFri March 13, 2015 at 7:30 am by duncanshiell

Phi has given us an entertaining puzzle to end the working week There were a few unusual words in here, most of which I was able to deduce from the … Read more >>

Financial Times 14,878 by MUDD

Fri March 13, 2015 at 12:24 pmFri March 13, 2015 at 1:37 am by Turbolegs

A pleasant challenge from MUDD that provided a fine blend of write-ins, deducibles and hard cryptics. Steady progress through the lower half literally laid the foundation for the remainder. By my own standards, if I didnt require much help solving MUDD, it means he is taking it easy on me. Thanks MUDD for this excellent Friday treat.

Independent 8,863 by Donk

Thu March 12, 2015 at 12:50 pmThu March 12, 2015 at 11:34 am by John

What has Donk inflicted on us? This was probably the most difficult crossword I’ve ever done, although many of the clues were very neat. It was completely filled in eventually but I got four answers wrong, and the fact that four of the clues begin “One left” and five of them begin “One right” didn’t help the solving.