Never knowingly undersolved
The preamble stated that ‘Solvers must fill the central cell and highlight it together with 12 others, so identifying a character whose first action provides the theme. Each perimeter entry is a pair … Read more >>
This is getting spooky – three Araucarias in a row. I wondered if there’d be something related to today being 29 February, but I don’t think there is. Happy Leap-day to everyone anyway! … Read more >>
A nice crossword from Morph today. One or two of the clues are perhaps a bit long, but there are also some very good ones. As to a Nina, something which I always … Read more >>
I’ve enjoyed all of Neo’s puzzles, sometimes with a little doubt about being able to complete. This is another fine example, and thanks Neo for the enjoyment, and the variety of subjects to … Read more >>
Gordius served up a most entertaining puzzle today with some creative definitions that raised some smiles. Hold cursor over clue number to read a clue. Across 1 SUPINE Ins of U (bend) in … Read more >>
The scheduled blogger has an unforeseen commitment today so you will have to put up with me instead. I don’t usually solve Rufus (or Dante) puzzles, so I am not in a position … Read more >>
The boss has given himself the Monday slot, and given us a fine crossword with a wide range of reference material and some clever cluing. The Monday Indy is generally an accessible puzzle … Read more >>
When I started solving this, it seemed for a while to be shaping up as a little tough for a Quiptic, but on writing it up, I’m not sure how it gave that impression.
My first IoS blog, and also my first Nitsy puzzle I think. This was good stuff, with a wide range of clue types and a nice difficulty level. I’ll admit I had to … Read more >>
Tricky and enjoyable puzzle although I was caught out by having limited understanding of answers at 22a and 5d ACROSS 2 Frank cracks when accepting one’s offers to stand CANDIDACIES … Read more >>
A quick solve, but none the less enjoyable, with some delightful surfaces which raised a few smiles. The two straightforward long central across clues were a great way in. There were a couple … Read more >>
I was held up rather badly by the SW corner — all because I hastily opted for ABAFT instead of ABACK (25D). As a result, the mostly full grid lay fallow on my … Read more >>
I’ve come across a couple of Shark puzzles before and have been nicely entertained by them. Here, subsidiary indications led to an extra letter not entered, and they spelt out part of a … Read more >>
Mr B not just revealing but revelling in his roots. 1 Across is the theme which is used in the clue surfaces more than the answers, so while it may be possible to solve … Read more >>
We don’t often see Puck in the prize slot and I wonder whether this puzzle was intended as a prize puzzle because it seemed to me to be very much on the easy … Read more >>