Guardian 26,362 / Paul

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A pretty easy-going puzzle from Paul on his [almost] best behaviour. Nicely-constructed, witty clues, with no obscurities – an enjoyable solve. Thanks, Paul. Across 1 Short pronouncement welcomed by second doctor (6) MEDICO … Read more >>

Financial Times 14,715 – Crux

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Monday Prize Crossword/Sep 1 Enjoyable exercise by Monday regular Crux. Good spread of devices although my least favourite device, the double definition, was once more very prominent with no less than 7 entries. The … Read more >>

Financial Times 14,714 by Magwitch

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Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of August 30, 2014 This Magwitch puzzle proved a good and satisfying challenge. I am becoming familiar with this setter’s style of wordplay and enjoying her puzzles … Read more >>

Independent 8,706 by Morph

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An enjoyable crossword as usual from Morph. There is one that I can’t parse but no doubt someone will explain.

I found this so difficult that by the end I was just relieved to be there, even though there were still one or two that I wasn’t comfortable with. By then all thoughts of hunting for a Nina, which I’ve now done unfruitfully, were out of the window.

Definitions underlined.

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Guardian 26,360 – Nutmeg

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This was another of those looks-hard-at-first-but-comes-out-nicely-once-you-get-going puzzles, which is just the kind I like, so thanks to Nutmeg for the entertainment. For those who missed it, Nutmeg (Margaret Irvine) appeared on Woman’s Hour … Read more >>

Guardian Quiptic 773 by Hectence

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The Manchester City fan, guinea pig keeper and cinema lover returns to the Quiptic slot with a finely crafted puzzle designed for those just embarking on what will no doubt be a torrid affair with the cryptic arts.  The jaded old punters who just want a quickie behind the bike shed will find some satisfaction here too.

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