Never knowingly undersolved
Dill is occupying this week’s Tuesday slot. Dill is a compiler whose work I have limited experience of blogging and solving, so I wasn’t quite sure what lay in store for me today. … Read more >>
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28526.
Thanks to Anto. Apologies for the late blog mainly due to the late posting of the puzzle. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1. Fast food outlet initially lacking music (3,3) HIP … Read more >>
Vulcan starts the week with a fairly typical Monday medley. A couple of the ‘cryptic’ definitions are rather questionable but, on the whole, Vulcan fulfils the brief of providing the traditional ‘gentle start … Read more >>
An enjoyable Monday puzzle from Vigo.
The working week begins with a HAMILTON…
I have to confess that I have left this to the last minute, so about 10 days have passed since I solved this, and I don’t remember too much about the experience…
The puzzle is available here. Hi everyone. Once again Knut scores! (9a) – but I couldn’t possibly be cross. With this setter I always know I’m in for some fun. Not much … Read more >>
Some nice & lit compound anagrams in this week’s puzzle.
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/everyman/3904.
Some bloggers see the name Filbert and immediately leap to nut-based puns: “It was/wasn’t a tough nut to crack” / “Today’s nutty setter …” etc. Unfortunately I am unable to stoop to this … Read more >>
After a three-week absence, Paul returns to the Saturday slot. This is one of those long weekends where you see my name on a blog for three days running – but I don’t … Read more >>
A tough challenge from NEO this Friday, where my last 5 solves took as much time as the rest of the puzzle. Thanks NEO, for the treat.
Paul rounds off the week with a challenge that I found interesting and enjoyable – and ultimately frustrating. The key to the puzzle is obviously 20ac, which proved to have two aspects – … Read more >>
As usual we have Phi providing our Friday entertainment – though he’s been popping up on other days lately.