Fifteensquared – Page 1416 – Never knowingly undersolved

Independent 7714/Bannsider

Thu July 7, 2011 at 2:52 am by John

The other day Eimi gave the impression that there would be something difficult on Thursday. Now we see, and yes, it was difficult. There are one or two clues that don’t seem very … Read more >>

Guardian Cryptic N° 25,368 by Gordius

Thu July 7, 2011 at 10:37 amThu July 7, 2011 at 2:51 am by PeterO

A straightforward but pleasing offering from Gordius.

Financial Times 13,729 by Cincinnus

Thu July 7, 2011 at 12:01 am by Pete Maclean

Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of June 25 Cincinnus is in good form here with four clues that I especially applaud: 16A (HARANGUE), 21A (HOUSEBOUND), 26 (AGHAST) and 3D (STRIPLING). And maybe … Read more >>

Guardian 25,367 / Logodaedalus

Wed July 6, 2011 at 6:41 pmWed July 6, 2011 at 1:10 pm by mhl

This is a rushed post, I’m afraid, so apologies for any errors. (Also I probably won’t be able to make corrections until much later.) I didn’t enjoy this much, partly due to circumstances … Read more >>

Independent 7713 by DAC

Wed July 6, 2011 at 12:21 pm by flashling

So after a week off for good behaviour DAC returns with a crossword I found a little harder than usual. Probably just me though. Across 1 LIKE BLAZES Cryptic Double Definition. 6 … Read more >>

Financial Times 13,738 / Monk

Wed July 6, 2011 at 10:38 am by Gaufrid

Monk is one of my favourite setters so I was very pleased to see him return to the FT and Indy after an eighteen month sabbatical. However, I don’t remember ever taking as … Read more >>

Inquisitor 1183 – Ignore Diddly? by Samuel

Wed July 6, 2011 at 9:48 pmWed July 6, 2011 at 1:23 am by kenmac

The blog now arriving on platform 152 is the late running 1183 from kenmac. What a tough offering from Samuel! This puzzle came out on the day of the Sloggers and Betters do … Read more >>

Financial Times 13737 Jason

Tue July 5, 2011 at 2:24 pmTue July 5, 2011 at 11:50 am by scchua

This was a pleasant solve, quite straightforward with some nice surfaces. Thanks Jason. (Definitions are underlined in the clues.) Across 1 One in west coast city selling aromatic shrub (8) LAVENDER : An … Read more >>

Independent 7,712 / Raich

Tue July 5, 2011 at 9:00 am by RatkojaRiku

I started this puzzle expecting there to be some kind of hidden message around the perimeter that would hold the key to the puzzle’s theme. Instead, there was no Nina to be found … Read more >>

Guardian 25,366 – Araucaria The Master

Tue July 5, 2011 at 2:12 am by Uncle Yap

I am indeed lucky. Last week, Paul got me off to a hilarious day and today, I am rewarded with a Masterly puzzle from Araucaria with a mini-theme that should become apparent. ACROSS … Read more >>

Araucaria/Cinephile on Desert Island Discs

Sun July 10, 2011 at 11:27 amMon July 4, 2011 at 11:19 am by Admin

Thanks to Scarpia and Shirley for drawing attention to the fact that John Graham (Araucaria/Cinephile) is going to be the guest on Desert Island Discs next Sunday 10th July @ 11.15 on BBC … Read more >>

Guardian Quiptic 607 Orlando

Tue July 5, 2011 at 1:43 amMon July 4, 2011 at 11:00 am by scchua

This is one of the better Quiptics I’ve completed. Not difficult, but a balanced mix of tricks to enjoy. Thanks Orlando. (Definitions underlined in clues.) Across 1 Cab heading off to the centre of Rome? It’s taken … Read more >>

Independent 7711/Anax

Mon July 4, 2011 at 5:57 pmMon July 4, 2011 at 9:43 am by Pierre

I don’t know, you offer to do a favour for a fellow blogger, and look what happens … I got a request from nmsindy to swap Monday dates, and of course I agreed. … Read more >>

Guardian 25,365 / Rufus

Mon July 4, 2011 at 9:00 am by Eileen

I think this was perhaps just a little trickier than your average Rufus but there’s the usual mix of witty cryptic definitions and clever anagrams – and I wish I could think of … Read more >>

Cyclops 446: The poor bloody infantry

Mon July 4, 2011 at 12:01 am by jetdoc

Back from watching England decisively beaten by Sri Lanka in the ODI at Lord’s, to finish and complete this blog. What held me up as a blogger was working out the wordplay of … Read more >>