Never knowingly undersolved
As always from Anax a beautifully-constructed workout. My goodness it was difficult, though. I found it as hard as anything this setter has produced, although it is none the worse for that. It … Read more >>
Another enjoyable one from Tuesday regular Jason. Plain sailing until the last one 19A. I got the answer, but it was one of the usually short ones that I can’t explain. Called a friend, … Read more >>
It is always a joy to unravel Puck, the Magic Dragon from Ireland and today, he was in top form. Devious and cunning definitions abound but the aspect that I enjoyed most was … Read more >>
Tyrus is one of the harder Indy setters and often appears at the weekend. This puzzle however I found easier than Tyrus usually is, tho harder than the Indy puzzle on average. Solving … Read more >>
Typical pleasant but gentle puzzle from Rufus. 22dn and 27ac were my favourites. Across 1 VOLTE-FACE =”A change of view” in French 6 SACK double def “Bag” + “loot” (verb) 8 DECANTER =”wine … Read more >>
It is always a pleasure to see the name Arachne at the head of a crossword.
Not sure I’ve had the pleasure of blogging a Poins before, but this was good stuff. I managed this in one sitting and there was nothing too tough, but also nothing to query … Read more >>
Another straightforward puzzle from Azed, with the usual quota of obscure and historic words, necessitating many checks in Chambers. I haven’t attempted to explain the meanings of the answers, just tried to show … Read more >>
I invariably enjoy solving and blogging an Everyman crossword. As always, a good variety of devices on display. This morning there were two words that I was unfamiliar with, but which I shall … Read more >>
Wan is a new setter to me. I haven’t seen him in the Listener, EV or Inquisitor series, but he/she may have appeared elsewhere. Consequently, I’ve no idea whether to expect a tough … Read more >>
Sorry, Tees, but we didn’t really enjoy this as much as we had hoped – but then again, maybe we’re missing something? We found some of the definitions a little too tenuous, and … Read more >>
I think that this is the first puzzle by Qaos to appear in the prize slot on a Saturday, and certainly the first which I have blogged. Like Andrew a few months ago … Read more >>
A typical gentle (to use a word The Times uses for some of its Sudokus) sound crossword from Phi today. Nothing very controversial I think, and the usual musical references. Surprise surprise, I … Read more >>
A mixed challenge Across 9 HEARTACHE (anguish) HE (man) ART (skill) ACHE (longing) 10 GRIPE (complain) G[eorge] RIPE (ready) 11 UNCANNY (mysterious) UNC[le] (relative cut short) ANN (girl) [holida]Y 12 … Read more >>
A themed puzzle from Paul, which may well open up discussion along familiar lines: those familiar with the theme were probably able to fill in a number of the answers from the enumeration … Read more >>