The puzzle may be found at http://www.guardian.co.uk/crosswords/cryptic/25924.
Inquisitor 1276: Fundamental Error by Lato
Eleven corrections to definitions spell a phrase explaining 10 unclued entries. The remaining unclued entry (defining the phrase) would “in normal cryptic crossword usage, regard Lato’s interpretation as erroneous.” Don’t really understand … Read more >>
Financial Times 14288 Crux
In the last Crux I blogged I made the comment that there were some very nice surfaces. The same comment applies today. Thanks to Crux. Definitions are underlined in the clues. [[The pictures … Read more >>
Independent 8269 / Punk
It’s Joyce’s turn this week. We’ve been blogging for over a year now but this is only the second Punk puzzle that we have crossed swords (let alone footballs) with. We always … Read more >>
Guardian 25,923 – Qaos
What a delightful solve. Qaos has taken great pain to make each clue so smooth and fluid on the surface, just like Rufus. I like the way the definition is disguised in each … Read more >>
Independent no. 8268 by Quixote
So we start the week with Quixote, slightly odd looking grid I thought when I opened the paper. Can’t see anything other than a good easyish start to the week, but then I … Read more >>
Cyclops 492: Larkin’ about
Pretty straightforward, I thought, unlike a few of the slightly more challenging recent ones; but none the worse for it. It’s 10 days or so since I solved it, but I don’t recall … Read more >>
Guardian Quiptic 700/Hectence
‘For beginners and those in a hurry’, says the puff on the Guardian crossword website. I’m not a beginner, but it’s a good job I wasn’t in a hurry this morning. Please tell … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 25922 Rufus
The usual Monday comfort fare of (mainly) cds, dds, and anagrams from Rufus. Enjoyable, even if short in solving. Thanks to Rufus. Definitions are underlined in the clues. [[The pictures at the bottom have … Read more >>
Independent on Sunday 1,207 by Poins
A very enjoyable Sunday crossword from Poins, with at least a couple of chuckles along the way. Whilst I think I’ve almost explained everything, one or two bits and pieces didn’t quite click … Read more >>
Beelzebub 1,205
Apologies for the tardy post, and many thanks to Gaufrid for pointing out the oversight. This was quite a tough week, so there are a couple I haven’t been able to explain fully. … Read more >>
Everyman No. 3470 (7th April)
Lorraine: Another enjoyable puzzle from Everyman, but alas I fear I am running out of ways to praise the Everyman puzzle, so why not have a go! As always a big thank you … Read more >>
Azed 2131 — ‘Right & Left’
A nice crossword of the type that Azed often sets. The preamble states “Apart from 1 Across, which is normal, each clue is really two clues, side by side but not overlapping, the … Read more >>
Independent Crossword 8261 by Klingsor (Saturday prize puzzle 06-04-2013)
So Grand National day, so is there a horsey theme to today’s puzzle? And if there was would I actually notice it? Evens 2 – 1 8 – 1 500 – 1 outsider … Read more >>
Enigmatic Variations No.1063 – Reform by MynoT
‘Reform’? Surely not a puzzle about everyone’s favourite right-wing purveyors of guff? (Actually, hold that thought…) In any case, I sometimes get rather stuck with trickier missing letter clues, so I wonder if this one is going to behave. (Actually, I don’t. Obviously, I’ve already solved the puzzle at this point. But let’s not damage the fourth wall any more.)