Never knowingly undersolved
Monk has given us a puzzle today where the clues mostly generate words that are in everyday use, or are words that we have come across before. One or two of them perhaps, … Read more >>
I was pleased to see Paul’s name, as I always enjoy his puzzles. However the theme is not one of my strong points so I needed a bit of help… …the theme is … Read more >>
Monday Prize Crossword/Aug 27 It’s Monday, it’s D-Day again. Giving us one those Dante crosswords that are heavily leaning on cryptic and double definitions (or a combination of the two). Surfaces were good … Read more >>
A very high quality themed crossword from Cinephile here. The theme is Gilberet and Sullivan operas. I knew most of these, only having to go to Wikipedia to discover The Sorcerer and Thespis. Despite … Read more >>
The usual excellent experience from Dac. So many of these clues are really good that it would be pointless to give a huge list of them. All I can say is that there … Read more >>
A collection of finely turned clues, with nothing too difficult.
Nine entries hinted at by definitions only – three groups of three. (Definitions refer to all or part of thematic material – we have been warned.) Two thematic references to be highlighted in … Read more >>
Uncle Yap regrets that he is unable to blog today due to a family bereavement. It’s a while since I did a daily Guardian blog, so it’s good to get the opportunity to … Read more >>
Greetings to all from Soriano nel Cimino! We really should be tackling this offering from Tyrus over a 1across, but we really don’t like milky coffee! We found this an enjoyable solve, although … Read more >>
I always approach a Neo with trepidation, because sometimes he can be fiendish – in a good way of course. This one showed signs of being so (starting to sweat), until I got … Read more >>
I came off the bench to do a rushed blog for Orlando’s Guardian cryptic puzzle last week, and we come across each other again this morning. I thought this was a nicely constructed … Read more >>
Another pleasing and straightforward Monday crossword from Quixote, which probably would not have detained an experienced solver for long, but which would be perfect for beginning or improving puzzlers. Abbreviations … Read more >>
A standard Rufus, heavy on the cryptic and double (and one double wordplay) definitions, and the odd marine reference. Not everyone’s cuppa (but then what is?). Thanks Rufus, enjoyed this. Definitions are underlined … Read more >>
If I say I only had 5 to go after the “first pass” (all clues attempted) that will make it seem it was a easy Eye crossword or else I was on fire. … Read more >>
This felt like a relatively mid-paced week, but a handful took quite some effort to explain. 10ac still has me beaten, so I’ve reproduced the clue in the hope that a passing reader … Read more >>