Fifteensquared – Page 1191 – Never knowingly undersolved

Independent on Sunday 1218/Kairos

Sun June 30, 2013 at 5:51 pmSun June 30, 2013 at 12:01 am by Pierre

Well, I don’t know about you, but I found this hard. Some very good cluing by Kairos, and you have to say that this setter takes care with his surfaces; there were some … Read more >>

Crossword Solving Research – a message from Kathryn Friedlander (University of Buckingham)

Wed July 3, 2013 at 12:00 pmSat June 29, 2013 at 10:15 am by Admin

A number of you may have seen some articles last week in the press concerning our crossword research and, in particular, the recorded crossword solving trials we conducted in Buckingham during 2011, which … Read more >>

Independent 8327 by Anax (Sat 22-Jun-2013)

Sat June 29, 2013 at 10:57 amSat June 29, 2013 at 12:02 am by beermagnet

“This is the dawning of the age of Aquarius … ” When I saw the references to 7 in so many clues I immediately made a special effort to crack it (failed). But … Read more >>

Guardian Prize 2,981 / Paul

Sat June 29, 2013 at 12:02 am by Eileen

A puzzle at the more straightforward end of Paul’s range, I think, especially for a Prize, made easier by the four long answers, which went in pretty readily. There seem to be rather … Read more >>

Independent 8332/Phi

Fri November 24, 2017 at 10:29 amFri June 28, 2013 at 10:26 am by John

As we always have on Friday, a good offering from Phi. He has used as his theme the cringeworthy 13ac, which is a way of using an idea that is very simple but … Read more >>

Financial Times 14,351 by Flimsy

Fri June 28, 2013 at 10:11 am by Jed

Straightforward and entertaining Across 1 RAGAMUFFIN urchin RAG (argue with) A MUFFIN (man with woman) 7 GAME triple definition 9 UGLI fruit sounds like UGLY (rotten) 10 FIRST-CLASS … Read more >>

Beelzebub 1216

Fri June 28, 2013 at 9:00 am by Jed

First-rate Across 1 Watched, including Question Time, and following item SEQUENT QU (question) in SEEN (watched) T (time) 7 Different article secured by soldiers OTHER THE (article) in OR … Read more >>

Guardian Cryptic N° 25,986 by Paul

Fri June 28, 2013 at 4:47 amFri June 28, 2013 at 4:06 am by PeterO

The puzzle may be found at http://www.guardian.co.uk/crosswords/cryptic/25986. Unless the Grauniad has got its act together, this address is the only way to get at the crossword; the usual links are missing (even if you search for 25986, it will tell you that it does not exist). Thus my normal inclusion of the address may be of particular use.

Enigmatic Variations 1074 Almost Without Poor Clues by Ifor

Fri June 28, 2013 at 12:05 am by twencelas

Straight clues, but an unconventional entry for one down clue in each column. A phrase to be deduced and advice against using a pen to fill the grid! Once I got over my … Read more >>

Guardian Cryptic 25985 Orlando

Fri June 28, 2013 at 2:39 amThu June 27, 2013 at 11:30 am by scchua

This was an enjoyable puzzle from Orlando, with some fine misdirections. Thanks to Orlando. Definitions are underlined in the clues. [[The pictures at the bottom have unidentified links to the puzzle. Please enclose … Read more >>

Financial Times no.14,350 by Hamilton

Thu June 27, 2013 at 10:52 am by Ringo

Some nice stuff from Hamilton here, mixed in with a surfeit of anagrams (for anagramphobes like me) and one or two quibblesome clues. Enjoyed it, though had a heck of a time with … Read more >>

Independent 8331 / Tyrus

Thu June 27, 2013 at 8:00 am by Bertandjoyce

As we have come to expect from a Thursday puzzle, parts of this were quite tricky. However, when the pennies finally dropped for some of the more difficult clues, we weren’t always that … Read more >>

Financial Times 14,341 – Armonie

Thu June 27, 2013 at 11:11 pmThu June 27, 2013 at 12:05 am by Sil

Monday Prize Crossword/Jun 17 One always knows what to expect when an Armonie crossword is on the menu. Well-written surfaces, relatively simple constructions, average level of difficulty. This puzzle was no exception even … Read more >>

Financial Times 14,340 by Mudd

Thu June 27, 2013 at 1:08 pmThu June 27, 2013 at 12:01 am by Pete Maclean

Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of June 15, 2013 I found this to be a pleasant and easy Mudd. My favourite clues are 13D (GRANNY FLAT), 17D (ON SAFARI) and 19D (STARVE). … Read more >>

Financial Times 14349 by Aardvark

Wed June 26, 2013 at 11:19 amWed June 26, 2013 at 10:31 am by PeeDee

I enjoyed this, not difficult. but not a pushover either. No themes, ninas, special instructions, bells or whistles; just a good traditional crossword. Thank you Aardvark. Across 1 WILLOW Boy’s entertaining run down … Read more >>