Independent 8341 / Tees
We struggled a bit more than expected with this one. We solved this independently for a change and found that we each struggled with the same clues in the SE corner although all … Read more >>
Guardian 25,995 by Shed
Quite a straightforward puzzle with few twists and turns. Entertaining, as usual Across 1 Turn universal desire into artistic medium (7) GOUACHE Cha of GO (turn) U (universal) ACHE (desire) for watercolour painting with opaque … Read more >>
Independent no 8340 by Donk.
Before I begin, a spot of self indulgence I’m getting married on Thursday to Cath and here’s a little extra puzzle from Anax http://crossword.info/anaxcrosswords/flashling . A right Celebration Cracker with a hint of my … Read more >>
Guardian Quiptic 712/Orlando
People have said previously that Orlando has mastered the art of the Quiptic, and I think this was another example of that. Plenty of anagrams to get you going, plenty of wit, and … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 25994 Rufus
A Monday Rufus, abound with cds, dds, and anagrams – and a few nautical references. Those who like involved constructions may be disappointed. Thanks to Rufus. Definitions are underlined in the clues. [[The … Read more >>
Cyclops 498: Feel-good factor
… not engendered by George Osborne, obviously, but by the lovely weather. The usual entertaining and not-too-taxing offer from Cyclops — a one-pinter for me (part from the clue I stupidly mis-solved). Across … Read more >>
Crossword Masterclasses – Update (Manchester)
Boatman has sent another update.
Independent on Sunday 1,219 by Hypnos
A rare online solve for me, not having been able to get hold of a paper last week. Good stuff once again from Hypnos, of course, and everything seemed to fit into place … Read more >>
Everyman No. 3482 (30th June)
Nick: Me again this week folks, …as Lorraine has gone camping at Blissfields music festival with her friends. Typical Everyman, with some nice clues. I didn’t have the foggiest about 7dn, but an inspired … Read more >>
Azed 2143
As one always gets with Azed, a thoroughly sound solving experience and one or two that baffle for ages. If this had been a competition crossword I wouldn’t have dared to submit 29dn … Read more >>
Independent 8,333 by Nimrod (Saturday Prize Puzzle, 29/06/13)
There are a few remaining gaps in my parsing, and a few I just don’t feel comfortable about. Help always welcome in both cases. Across 8 DIASPORA Migrants told to return almost left … Read more >>
Enigmatic Variations No.1075 – Blame the Setter by Chalicea
I got through this one quite quickly, aided by a liberal use of solving aids once I’d worked out how the clue worked (always useful for anagrams of words that are new to … Read more >>
Guardian Prize Puzzle 25987 by Philistine
On the whole quite easy for a prize puzzle but with some nice clues to keep it interesting. I particularly liked MRS MOPP and PASTICHE. I was not so keen on three of the four four-letter … Read more >>
Financial Times 14,357 by Redshank
Thoughtful clues with ingenious and entertaining content Across 1 TOP DOG boss OP (work) in (GOT)* G (German) 4 USED CARS heaps US (unserviceable) (SCRAPED)* minus P (power) 10 … Read more >>
Beelzebub 1217
Fiendish and witty with ingenious misdirections Across 1 No longer burdensome limiting warp in quantity of wood DECASTERE CAST (warp) in DEERE (burdensome – old) 11 Paper money cut … Read more >>