Never knowingly undersolved
After a worryingly poor showing in my first session on this one, things went much better in the second and I managed to work my way bit by bit though it, with the … Read more >>
A larger than normal grid this week, 14×14, and a lot of clues to go with it. What’s more, all the clues were normal, not a misprint or extra letter in sight. There … Read more >>
A very entertaining prize crossword from Paul, including a hilarious homonym (sort of :)) for a famous nonsense word. We actually met Paul (John Halpern) a couple of weeks ago at the London stop … Read more >>
The usual high-quality clueing from Bannsider, with a varied mix of the old and the new – and no particular theme or nina (that I could see). The old/classic? References to Levi, Hosea, Eucharist, … Read more >>
Well crafted, smooth clues from the Don Across 1 SUBSCRIBER dd 6 CHUB fish H (hard) in CUB (young animal) 9 CORINNE girl INN (pub) in CORE (body) 10 … Read more >>
No complaints from us today with a Phi puzzle to blog! Often with Phi there is a nina or as in last week’s puzzle, linked clues. We cannot find anything this week but … Read more >>
A real tour de force from Araucaria – one of those puzzles that make your heart sink, when you see so many clues depending on others, especially 10 and 14. At first sight, … Read more >>
Not a toughie, but a goodie: plenty of variety and invention here from Orense, though perhaps one too many hidden solutions. A nice accompaniment to my morning coffee (and what a splendidly sunny … Read more >>
An opportunity to blog an Anax puzzle is a rare and somewhat daunting treat, which I approached with a blend of excitement and trepidation this morning. Would I be able to finish the … Read more >>
Monday Prize Crossword/Feb 18 Just like puzzles by Dante/Rufus or Falcon/Everyman, Armonie/Chifonie’s crosswords are regarded by many as nearly perfect for those new to Our World of Magic. In my opinion, Armonie is … Read more >>
Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of February 16, 2013 This proved a somewhat challenging puzzle for me, especially 20D (SETT) which got me so stumped I had to ask for help. My … Read more >>
A typically well-crafted and entertaining puzzle from Orlando, where the wit is often concealed under a mask of modest understatement. There’s a musical theme, with a number of famous songs and performers appearing … Read more >>
It is a lovely sunny morning here, I sat outside for the first time this year and this crossword was a perfect accompaniment to my cup of tea and a pancake. Smooth surfaces and … Read more >>
I found this to be a puzzle of two halves today. There seemed to be some fairly easy clues with well known words, such as ASKS at 19 across and … Read more >>