Never knowingly undersolved
A delightful Quiptic from Chandler that has clearly been constructed with the less experienced solver in mind. One I will be recommending to real beginners. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad … Read more >>
Anto is this morning's Guardian contributor.
Everyman as per usual
A pleasing puzzle from Italicus to go with the Sunday morning coffee. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = anagram indicator [x] letter(s) removed definitions … Read more >>
Good morning everyone.
I was rather pleased to see I’d been gifted a puzzle by Serpent to solve.
As a setter with a considerable reputation, I was relishing the challenge, and it didn’t disappoint. There were a few things working in my favour, though. I’m a fan of a multiple word answer, of which there were several and thankfully, there also weren’t too many convolutions in the clueing, which Serpent has something of a penchant for.
A great fun solve with lots of references to Paul’s fellow Guardian setters in the surface readings. Thank you, Paul! Across 1. Marked on the surface, Puck going in to work … (6) … Read more >>
Weekend puzzle from the FT of March 11, 2023
Posted on behalf of Boatman I’ll be giving two more masterclasses this year, in Sussex in July and online in November. The contents of the class will be the same, split into two … Read more >>
A good workout from MUDD this Friday.
Thank you to Philistine. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1. 1 in 7 is not happy (6) GRUMPY : Double defn: 1st: One of the seven dwarves(1 in 7) in the … Read more >>
Friday is Phiday.
Rodriguez has set today’s puzzle for our entertainment. I think that I have managed to solve and parse all the clues successfully. My favourite clues today were 17/21, for the clever use of … Read more >>
Julius provides entertainment on this wet Thursday morning.
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/29019.
Hi all. Some tough clues and a lovely thematic treatment culminating in a satisfying endgame.