Really enjoyed this…
Financial Times no.14,823 by Gozo
Well, this wasn’t much fun. I’m prepared to consider the possibility that my brain has been stultified by mince pies and sherry but in any case I found this a slog.
Guardian 26,463 – Pasquale
A tough challenge from Pasquale, with quite a few names in the answers, which with the need for some “general knowledge” and a couple of obscure words might not make this to everyone’s … Read more >>
Independent 8809 – Raich
It’s over a year since we were last treated to a Raich puzzle to blog and although this was a very enjoyable solve, it didn’t seem as challenging as we had expected. From … Read more >>
Financial Times 14,815 – Mudd
Monday Prize Crossword/Dec 29 The last prize puzzle of 2014 and a very enjoyable one it was. Immaculately clued by a setter who still has to write a bad crossword. Idea for a New Year’s … Read more >>
Financial Times 14,814 by Goliath
Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of December 27, 2014 I especially like three of Goliath’s clues for two-word terms in this puzzle: 5,29 (STRING THEORY), 21,21 (BANK BALANCE) and 22,23 (HIATUS HERNIA). … Read more >>
Independent 8,808 / Dac
Unsurprisingly, Dac is occupying the first Wednesday slot of the New Year and will doubtless occupy many more over the next twelve months. Just as unsurprisingly, we have before us a set of … Read more >>
Financial Times 14,822 by MONK
A tricky one from Monk.
Guardian 26,462 by Picaroon
Sorry for the later than usual posting, busy morning at work. Picaroon entertains us today.
Inquisitor 1366: Spot the Difference by Ferret
This blog will be the first one to appear in 2015, so a Happy New Year to all our solvers. We bloggers love to read your comments and appreciate your corrections when we … Read more >>
Independent 8807 / Radian
Radian has produced a puzzle that tests the grey cells today. I may be accused of writing a spoiler in that first sentence today. If so, I apologise if I have … Read more >>
Financial Times No. 14,821 by DANTE
First puzzle in the new year and it is one of my favourite setters.
Guardian 26,461 by Imogen
The puzzle may be found at http://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/26461.
Guardian 26,460 / Rufus
Apologies for the late appearance of the blog – I managed to delete it on the point of posting. The first Monday of the year and it’s reassuringly Rufus to ease many people … Read more >>
Guardian Quiptic 790/Nutmeg
It was all there to be found, but in some cases it took a bit of looking for. I enjoyed it, but did the earth move for you, darling? … Read more >>