It’s Bank Holiday monday, it’s Rufus, it’s raining, what did you expect?
Independent 8615/Raich
I was pleased when I saw Raich’s name at the top of the grid this morning, because I enjoy having a go at his puzzles. I liked this one, except for two intersecting … Read more >>
Private Eye / Cyclops 521 – Abysmal Banner
Read through at least 10 clues before spotting the first answer. Not sure why as most of the puzzle filled in on “first pass” (when all clues read) – only about 10 to go. … Read more >>
Beelzebub 1,263
It’s hard to describe this puzzle as anything other than vintage Beelzebub. I managed about two thirds unaided before turning to Chambers to confirm things like YELLOW meaning “sensational”, and TELEGA. Finally a … Read more >>
AZED 2,189
The particular feature of this puzzle presented a problem to your blogger.
Independent on Sunday 1265 Kairos
(Please click here for this same blog but with a picture quiz added. Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.) I recall this was straightforward solving, … Read more >>
Everyman 3528 – 18 May 2014
‘Good morning one and all’ is the usual opening from Lorraine, when it is the Trafites’ turn to blog – but this week they are on a well-earned break, and I have the … Read more >>
Independent on Sunday 1265 with Picture Quiz
(Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click here.) I recall this was straightforward solving, apart from a couple of clues at the … Read more >>
Derby S & B – crosswords
At last Saturday’s S & B meeting in Derby’s Waterfall, four non-pro setters and one very-pro setter each made a contribution by bringing along a crossword. Unfortunately, John Henderson (this time disguised as … Read more >>
Derby S & B – puzzle by Gervase
Gervase’s contribution to the Derby S & B event can be found here: Gervase @ Derby. If anyone who wasn’t there last Saturday still would like to solve this puzzle, then click on the … Read more >>
Derby S & B – puzzle by Dalibor
Dalibor’s contribution to the Derby S & B event can be found here: Dalibor @ Derby. If anyone who wasn’t there last Saturday still would like to solve this puzzle, then click on the … Read more >>
Derby S & B – puzzle by Windsurfer
Windsurfer’s contribution to the Derby S & B event can be found here: Windsurfer @ Derby. If anyone who wasn’t there last Saturday still would like to solve this puzzle, then click on the … Read more >>
Derby S & B – puzzle by Skipjack
Skipjack’s contribution to the Derby S & B event can be found here: Skipjack @ Derby. If anyone who wasn’t there last Saturday still would like to solve this puzzle, then click on the … Read more >>
Independent Saturday Prize puzzle 8608 / Klingsor (17th May 2014)
A good Saturday challenge from Klingsor, with no unusual words and, as usual, some nifty misdirections to keep us on our toes. Across 1 Fancy dress item worn by one in church? … Read more >>
Guardian 26,262 / Imogen
We found this a very enjoyable prize puzzle, although a fairly tough one, we thought – it took ages for us to get the theme… The rubric read: Eight thematic solutions, forming four … Read more >>