Never knowingly undersolved
This one was very tough. I seem to be saying this more and more – maybe it’s me and not so much the puzzles. As ever I’m very happy to tackle a Tyrus … Read more >>
My solving notes for DOZEN by Ifor just say ‘bl00dy hard’!… The preamble states that: “A DOZEN clues each contain two or three extra words (not always consecutive, or in thematic order); these … Read more >>
A timely puzzle, thank you Brendan. It took far too long to catch on to the theme. Probably because I had no idea what the date was. ACROSS 8, 22 down EIGHTEEN TWELVE … Read more >>
It would appear that Turbolegs is not going to be with us today so here is a quick analysis of the clues. . . Across 1 Hostile European male in charge of a … Read more >>
It’s Qaos ending the week with a relatively gentle puzzle. Qaos’ puzzles always have a theme and, again, he’s being kind, as this one would be hard to miss. [The comment on his … Read more >>
Phi is in his regular Friday slot BREWSKIS and DASHIKI were the most obscure words for me. BREWSKIS was completely new to me, but DASHIKI I have met before in … Read more >>
Today’s FT puzzle is brought to us courtesy of Jason.
An enjoyable solve, with some particularly satisfying constructions that raised a smile. Favourites 1ac, 12ac, 14ac, 22ac, 1dn, 4dn, 7dn, and 9dn. Thanks to Imogen.
A rare appearance from Monk — once an ever-present — and, apart from one or two clues that are beyond me (but I would say that, wouldn’t I), an excellent solving experience. Definitions … Read more >>
Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of February 22, 2020
I hope Julius will forgive me for saying this, but what a lot of rubbish! Thank you Julius. ACROSS 1 LITTER BAGS Spooner’s resentful convicts found down in the dumps (6,4) Spoonersim of … Read more >>
It’s Wednesday and it’s Eccles again – we’re in for some fun! We found this a little easier than we expected it to be, but that’s not to say we didn’t enjoy it. … Read more >>
I made a slow start on this, and didn’t get much quicker as I eventually progressed. A few tricky parsings too, even when the answer was (reasonably) clear. There’s an obvious Houdini theme … Read more >>
Vigo has provided today’s puzzle for our intellectual stimulation. Tuesday’s puzzle normally includes a theme, but if there is one today, it has eluded me. I found this puzzle to be towards the … Read more >>
Double Checking by Phi The puzzle is based on one of a set of verses. In one cell in each column the across and down answers clash; clashes to be resolved in favour … Read more >>