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Another typical Rufus, with cds/dds taking the centre stage today. Nicely compact clues, and overall easy but enjoyable. Thanks to Rufus. Definitions are underlined in the clues. [[The pictures at the bottom have … Read more >>
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A very tough week. There was plenty to look up, both definitions and wordplay elements, much of which was only to be found in Chambers. The wordplay for 7ac eludes me, while 27ac … Read more >>
Lorraine: Good morning to you all. I have to say I struggled slightly this week especially with the top right hand corner. I had to Google the Preminger film. Favourites this week were 14, … Read more >>
I believe Commoner to be a new name to the IoS, and if that’s the case, then welcome! This was very much in the style to which we’ve become accustomed: a good Sunday … Read more >>
Another 6 weeks has gone by and Azed falls to me to blog again. It’s always a pleasure to do battle with Azed’s precise clues Having said that, there did … Read more >>
A straightforward puzzle from Shed. Like the last one of his I blogged there is nothing wrong with the puzzle, but there is nothing special here either. Is Shed getting a little tired of the crossword setting business? … Read more >>
‘Down Under’? Is it – finally – a ‘Neighbours’ themed EV? Will the clues include phrases such as ‘a bit of a barbie’ and ‘Ramsay Street’?
This puzzle had a enormous range of difficulty. The short clues somehow stood out when I first glanced at the puzzle, and as they were eminently gettable double-defs, oddly enough the top right … Read more >>
Ingenious stuff – well worth a try Across 7 UNDER WAY progressing (humourous dd) 8 VIVACE lively (music) VI (little female) V (very) ACE (very good performer) 11 BASIC … Read more >>
Tramp has been turning up about once a month in the Guardian recently, and I think thoroughly deserves this regular exposure. This is another high-quality puzzle, with some clever, and sometimes quite tricky, … Read more >>
This was another fine puzzle from Phi that ranged over a wide range of general knowledge. There were quite a few references to, and use of the French language – PIÈCES … Read more >>
Rather late today I’m afraid for various reasons, not the least of which was that this was hard; for me, at any rate, although it all (or nearly all) makes sense now and … Read more >>
Fun from Paul, without being too tricky. Favourites were 22ac and 1dn. Across 10 SEA ANEMONE =”water-dweller” SEEM=”appear” around A+AN=”two articles”,+ ONE 11 REVERB =”Rock guitarist’s assistant” EVER=”always” inside R and B 12 … Read more >>
A crossword as splendid as the fine frosty morning outside my office window. Not too testing a challenge, but inventive and for the most part old-chestnut-free – and a dash of old-school Hollywood … Read more >>