Never knowingly undersolved
There are four unclued answers, all fairly long, and all made up of multiple words. It seems that our setter, Loda, takes these four phrases seriously. Then there are six symmetrically placed answers … Read more >>
Not so smooth today and hence the later posting. First the FT online crossword posting was delayed for a couple of hours. Then I found this the hardest Phssthpok I’ve encountered, especially in the … Read more >>
Raich returns to our screens/dead trees today with a fairly reasonable crossword compared to some Tuesdays. Well it is theme day and across the top we have CARRY ON and some of the … Read more >>
A very pleasant morning’s canter … nothing too difficult although there were a few new incidental words that I learned today ACROSS 8 QUIRINAL Q (queen) + ins of I (iodine) in URINAL … Read more >>
After a delightfully sunny weekend, this was a delightfully sunny crossword to start the October puzzles in the Indy. After last week’s offerings in the Indy, a bit disappointed that Quixote hasn’t given … Read more >>
It’s over a year since I started blogging the Quiptic, but it’s the first time I’ve become entangled in Arachne’s web. She’s produced a very pleasing entry-level puzzle for us today, I think. … Read more >>
Another Monday crossword in Rufus’s recognisable style. Quite a few cryptic and double definitions with an economy of words. And a couple of nautical references. Thanks Rufus, I enjoyed this. For some reason, … Read more >>
A satisfying Sunday puzzle as always. With a bit of patience I managed all but one entry (4dn) before reaching for help. I think I’ve explained everything this week, but do ask if … Read more >>
I must admit that I’d overlooked that it was my turn to blog this week, so unfortunately I didn’t take detailed notes as I solved. A week on, this all seems relatively straightforward, … Read more >>
Nick: I found this quite a toughy this week, giving my rating of 8/10 on the Azedian hardness scale. I got tied up in the bottom half of the grid trying to correctly … Read more >>
Lorraine: Good morning to you all. Thank you Everyman for the varied and interesting anagrams this week. I thoroughly enjoyed this weeks offering, 24ac was one of my favourites but they are all too … Read more >>
Enigmatist is one of the most prolific crossword setters and has a knack of introducing new ideas and twists into his puzzles. I think this was probably one of the more offbeat of … Read more >>
A good one for the pub on a Saturday afternoon, you might say. Certainly a drinking theme this week or more accurately a drinking to excess theme. Maybe a 17dn of what happens … Read more >>
The preamble refers to a quotation which links the three unclued entries – indicating one as being a choice between the other two. The speaker is hidden in the grid, and extra letters … Read more >>
Not exactly a full-blown theme, but plenty of artists dotted about in here, and the now trademark smattering of smutty words in the clues. Thanks to Paul for a varied and entertaining crossword. … Read more >>