Financial Times 13,922 by Gozo
I always enjoy getting a Gozo crossword to blog, and this week was no exception. Gozo grids are always themed – this time all the definitions are geographical locations. I think this is … Read more >>
Independent 7,899 / Dac
After a struggle with last week’s puzzle, it was nice to be back in Dac’s safe hands again today. This was an easier-than-average Dac solve for me this morning, with some fairly accessible … Read more >>
Guardian 25,553 / Gordius
After my blog of the last Gordius puzzle [unbelievably, only twelve days ago – I could think, like Kenneth Williams, that ‘They’ have it in for me 😉 ] I will forgo a … Read more >>
Inquisitor 1214: HOWL by Charybdis
We had to find a writer (1,4) and a work by him, with the first line in the top and bottom spaces and a mournful cry elsewhere in the diagram. The clues were … Read more >>
Independent 7898 / Phi
I don’t think Phi is seen all that often on a Tuesday, but I enjoy solving his puzzles on any day. Happy Birthday Charles! – 200 today. It has been … Read more >>
Financial Times 13921 Phssthpok
Phssthpok travels a lot in this puzzle, with references and words from abroad (including Scotland? 🙂 ). Very nice clueing, with the added bonus of words whose etymology I enjoyed tracking down. So thank … Read more >>
Guardian 25,552 – Brendan
From Brendan, one has come to expect some kind of theme, usually intricately and seamlessly woven. This one is no exception. After spotting the hidden answer in 12Across, the mini-theme became quite apparent … Read more >>
Guardian Quiptic 638 / Nutmeg
Today’s puzzle from Nutmeg is just right for the Quiptic genre. An agreeable mix of clues which provide a good grounding for the newer solver. I look forward to your comments. Most of … Read more >>
Independent 7897/Punk
Bonjour! I was pleased to see that it was Punk this morning, because I really liked his COWBOYS and INDIANS puzzle that I blogged a few months ago. This was a fun crossword, … Read more >>
Guardian 25,551 – Rufus
Unusually for Rufus, there’s only one “normal” cryptic definition in this puzzle, though perhaps 18ac and 2dn partly go towards making up the quota, and even the genuine CD has a slightly obscure … Read more >>
Beelzebub 1,143
This was certainly the most challenging Beelzebub I’ve faced in a long while. I managed one entry (27ac) during the first sitting, and a disheartening zero entries during the second. With a bit … Read more >>
Cyclops 461
Oops, I hit ‘Publish’ before rescheduling this for midnight! I hope no one is discombobulated by the earliness. Sorry about the lack of a witty title, but I just can’t think of anything. … Read more >>
AZED No. 2,069 Plain
Nick: A toughy from Azed this week, which I give 8/10 on the Azedian hardness scale. As usual for Azed, some good stuff going on (13ac, 4dn, 28dn), but I do feel it’s slightly … Read more >>
Everyman No. 3408 (29th January)
Lorraine: Good morning one and all. Very enjoyable crossword this week, smooth surfaces and nothing too taxing. No particular favourites this week, and as usual enjoyed solving the clues, and was not stymied in … Read more >>
Independent on Sunday 1145: Poins
A pretty straightforward puzzle, not presenting too much in the way of challenges. Sound, though, and with some nice wordplay (e.g. 12a, 16d). Across 1 AVERSION A particular form of hatred A; VERSION … Read more >>