Never knowingly undersolved
Thank you to Atrica. Definitions are underlined in the clues. A crossword where each solution contains a “y” (a couple with 2, and one with 3), in addition to being a pangram – … Read more >>
Just after Switzerland depart EURO 2020, a puzzle from Rodriguez. Surely not the Swiss footballer moonlighting? Having said that it could be the English or Colombian one? Or more than likely a non-footballing … Read more >>
Characteristically smooth and witty surfaces from Picaroon this week.
Another working week draws to a close with a grid by Phi. I found this puzzle to be towards the easier end of the Phi spectrum. I made steady progress through the crossword … Read more >>
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28487.
An easy challenge from ARTEXLEN this Friday morning.
Imogen sets the challenge today, with his customary mix of easy and slightly tougher clues, all fair and with mostly smooth and meaningful surfaces. My favourites were 14, 16, 24, 25 and 26ac … Read more >>
The two most recent Serpent puzzles had geological themes. What do we have this week? I can’t see any theme, but I do see that the initial letters … Read more >>
Today's FT puzzle is provided by Leonidas.
Hi everyone, and thanks to Charybdis for a good challenge which I much enjoyed. The preamble reads: Set A clues are arranged in alphabetical order of answers, not all of which enter … Read more >>
Non-prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of June 19, 2021
A tough and slow solve, needing a second session to finish and blog. Favourites were 13ac, 17ac, 4dn, and 5dn. Thanks to Paul for the challenge.
A fun puzzle from Gozo, easier than usual and requiring no specialist knowledge. Thank you Gozo.
Tees on a Wednesday – always a fun challenge.
A message from Tom Johnson (Doc, Gozo, Maskarade):
This week sees the 50th anniversary of the Spectator crossword.