Never knowingly undersolved
Monday prize Crossword/Apr 22 Another sound puzzle by Armonie who seems to have taken over from the slightly more adventurous Crux as a Prize setter. Definitions are underlined wherever possible and/or appropriate. Across … Read more >>
Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of April 20, 2013 I found this puzzle easy to start with and quickly completed three quarters of it. I was then completely stuck with no answers … Read more >>
It is Wednesday today, and yet we are not crossing swords with either Dac or Crosophile? How can this be? Have I slept right through Wednesday and missed my blogging slot altogether? There … Read more >>
An easy solve today, but enjoyable. ……………. Thank you to aztobesed for pointing out that the perimiter of the grid spells BIRDS OF A FEATHER FLOCK TOGETHER Across 8 RIALTO Bridge books returned … Read more >>
Another very entertaining puzzle [squeaky-clean today!] from Paul, with some clever clues, as usual, providing a number of smiles along the way. Many thanks for the fun, Paul – I really enjoyed it … Read more >>
Twelve across and thirteen down clues have a single letter misprinted in their definitions, the correct letters being different in each case. A description of the “missing” letter, symmetrically disposed, must be highlighted … Read more >>
Another enjoyable puzzle from Tuesday regular, Peto. Thanks Peto. Definitions are underlined in the clues. [[The pictures at the bottom have unidentified links to the puzzle. Please enclose any comments on them in … Read more >>
Alchemi is one of the newer setters on the Independent block. This was a pleasant solve without too many pitfalls. I had to think a bit about the parsing of … Read more >>
I careered through this puzzle merrily until the very last clue and I am still wondering. Otherwise, an easy-going puzzle today Across 7 ERRATIC Unreliable boy harbours vermin (7) Ins of RAT (vermin) … Read more >>
I enjoyed this puzzle, but it was a bit tricky for a Quiptic. According to some of the comments on the Guardian website it is more challenging than today’s Rufus. Most of the … Read more >>
Lots of neat, well-written clues as ever from Quixote. I particularly liked the &lit of 6 and and the apposite surface reading of 22. Across 1. Bill had a meal eating dog? True! … Read more >>
The usual Rufus style, which was pretty much a write-in for me today, though I’m puzzled by the construction of 20d. Not any more – see comments … Read more >>
I smiled at the double-light in column 12 of the grid when it revealed itself. That’s what us crossword fans want isn’t it – a spot of light enlightening. Across 1/13 DAMAGE … Read more >>
Well I never. It has been a while, but this was a rare unaided finish for your blogger. I suspect the enforced discipline of tackling the puzzle over a quiet pint or two … Read more >>
Lorraine: Good morning to you all, I was working on Sunday so had to wait until Tuesday before I could do my much loved Everyman. Fairly straight forward this week, favourites are too numerous … Read more >>