Financial Times 13,795 by Cincinnus
Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of September 10 Cincinnus is back with some fine clues in this puzzle. There are, however, aspects of wordplay in two clues (17A and 7D) that I … Read more >>
Financial Times 13,804 by Aardvark
Good stuff from Aardvark, with one clue that I am unable to solve. Can anyone help? Any help on 17 across gratefully appreciated. Hold mouse over clue number to see clue. Across 1 … Read more >>
Guardian 25,433 / Gordius
My second blog of a Gordius puzzle in less than two weeks – and it’s another rather mixed bag … Across 1 REPEATING: REP [agent] EATING [having lunch] 6 EACH: contained in tEACHing … Read more >>
Independent 7,779 / Dac
A recent blogger of a Dac puzzle defied any reader to pick fault with what he saw as a flawless set of clues, and I can only echo those sentiments in respect of … Read more >>
Inquisitor 1194 – Presidential Interference by Emma
Simple rubric starting with the encouraging words “Having completed the grid”. So no immediate need to think about the puzzle element, get on with the clues. The answers were pretty straightforward but we … Read more >>
Independent 7,778/Crosophile
I think this is the first Crosophile puzzle I’ve blogged, and very enjoyable it was too. There’s a mini theme which I’m guessing coincides with yesterday being the 100 year anniversary of the … Read more >>
Financial Times 13803 Gurney
An elegant and enjoyable puzzle, with clean-cut clues, gentler than what the setter’s alter ego would have in the Indy. Thanks Gurney. Quite a few anagrams, but not complaining, as I like anagrams … Read more >>
Guardian 25,432 – Bonxie
This is very much an alcoholic puzzle centred around the pub and various drinks which can make you feel quite thirsty. Bonxie has taken some minor liberties with his clues but then they … Read more >>
Guardian Quiptic 618 / Beale
A pleasant puzzle which was made more difficult by the incorrect enumeration of 14 down. Most of the definitions given are from Chambers 11th Edition. Most of the standard abbreviations used in the … Read more >>
Independent 7777 by Math
*=anag, []=dropped, <=reversed, hom=homophone, CD=cryptic def, DD=double def, sp=spoonerism A strange grid without any longer answers. This was to accommodate the puzzle theme, which is the number 7 in celebration of having reached … Read more >>
Guardian 25,431 – Rufus
A very quick and easy one from Rufus today, with plenty of cryptic definitions (of varying degrees of crypticity) for those that like them, and the usual smooth surface readings. Only 3dn had … Read more >>
Beelzebub 1,125
A top quality puzzle of medium difficulty this week, I found. Just one question from me at 10dn, which is a shame because I’ve a feeling it’s the best clue here. *=anag, []=dropped, … Read more >>
Everyman No. 3389 (11th September)
Lorraine: Good morning to you all, I found nothing too taxing this week, a nice gentle Sunday morning solve. No particular likes or dislikes this week, the only query was 6dn. All comments most … Read more >>
Azed 2050 – 11 September 2011
It seemed to me that this puzzle had more than the usual helping of everyday words, or words I have met in crosswords before such that I was able to solve a good deal … Read more >>
Independent on Sunday 1126: Hypnos
Nothing too challenging this week, but a pleasant solve nonetheless. Across 1 REPUBLICAN Palin, perhaps, is traveller in a club abroad REP = traveller; *(in a club). Don’tcha just love her? Er, no. … Read more >>