Never knowingly undersolved
Another annoyingly misleading editing error in the preamble – which starts: ‘Half of the 24 clued answers…’ but should probably start: ‘Half of the 48 clued answers…’, or ‘Of the 48 clued answers, 24/half…’. … Read more >>
Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of 15 December, 2012 I found the upper half of this puzzle to be easy and the lower half difficult. And overall, I find it rather unsatisfactory. … Read more >>
Absolute corker – especially 15down Across 1 APPOSITE suitable A P (quiet) PO (river) SITE (location) 5 SPELLS dd 9 ABEYANCE suspension ANC (African party) in A B (British) … Read more >>
A Christmas cracker from Boatman – a very clever puzzle, which exploits its theme to the full, with some very witty clues, ingenious constructions and excellent surfaces. I came a bit of a … Read more >>
As this is to be my last appearance as a blogger in 2012, I was hoping to produce a comprehensive blog of today’s puzzle, which is by Phi, as might be expected. As … Read more >>
Due to post-Christmas activities today’s blog is rather rushed and abbreviated – apologies for any errors or omissions. Standard Gordius stuff, I think, though with the pressure of time I haven’t considered it … Read more >>
Fine fare Across 1 INDISCREET (tactless) (CRETIN DIES)* 7 SAFE dd 9 STAG (animal) T[hreatened] in SAG (decline) 10 ASTOUNDING (shocking) [h]OUND (‘arry) in STING (scam) 11 SCREEN (guard) … Read more >>
There were some clever clues in this puzzle, including at least three &Lit ones. Also , a good bit of lateral thinking was required in places. The puzzle, to my mind, was an … Read more >>
A nice crossword from Anax themed around 16ac and 6dn that so far as I can see, apart from the fact that 16ac is often a Christmas show, has no connection with the season. … Read more >>
Nothing too taxing to solve after a sumptuous Christmas dinner, but a fine set of witty clues.
Haven’t seen Glow-worm for nearly a year now, so welcome back. I’ll be hiking on Gran Canaria when this comes out, and won’t be checking any comments until I return. Each of … Read more >>
Festive fare from the Don Across 1 MASS dd 3 HAVERSACKS bags AVERS (states) in HACKS (cuts) 9 SKIABLE (IS BLEAK)* 11 EXACTOR demanding person EX ACTOR 12… Once … Read more >>
You’re probably all too busy doing last-minute stuff to be solving crosswords or reading blogs, so in an effort to get you to have a look at a lovely Quiptic from Moley, I … Read more >>
Firstly, thank you to PeeDee, Andrew and BertandJoyce for filling in for me while I was away. Also, a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to one and all at Fifteensquared. In … Read more >>
A pretty tough week, though everything fell into place in the end. I think I’ve explained everything, but must admit that Chambers got quite a thumbing whilst blogging! *=anag, []=dropped, <=reversed, hom=homophone, cd=cryptic … Read more >>