Fifteensquared – Page 1209 – Never knowingly undersolved

Inquisitor 1276: Fundamental Error by Lato

Wed April 17, 2013 at 1:23 am by HolyGhost

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

Tue April 16, 2013 at 9:25 am by scchua

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

Tue April 16, 2013 at 7:58 am by Bertandjoyce

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

Wed April 17, 2013 at 1:28 amTue April 16, 2013 at 2:05 am by Uncle Yap

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

Mon April 15, 2013 at 9:25 am by flashling

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

Thu April 18, 2013 at 6:42 amMon April 15, 2013 at 8:51 am by jetdoc

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

Mon April 15, 2013 at 9:50 amMon April 15, 2013 at 8:21 am by Pierre

‘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

Mon April 15, 2013 at 11:43 amMon April 15, 2013 at 8:15 am by scchua

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

Sun April 14, 2013 at 11:14 am by Simon Harding

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

Sat April 27, 2013 at 12:46 amSun April 14, 2013 at 9:00 am by Simon Harding

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)

Sun April 14, 2013 at 9:58 amSun April 14, 2013 at 6:30 am by The Trafites

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’

Sun April 14, 2013 at 12:02 am by John

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)

Sat April 13, 2013 at 12:05 am by twencelas

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

Sat April 13, 2013 at 12:00 am by Mister Sting

‘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.)

Guardian Prize Puzzle 25,915 by Paul

Sat April 13, 2013 at 12:00 am by PeeDee

I enjoyed this very much, it has the stamp of a Paul puzzle all over it. My favourite was 7dn for its intriguing simplicity. Thank you Paul. Across 1 BRANDY Kind heart of … Read more >>