Never knowingly undersolved
A complex and multi-layered EV this week, which I think I solved, and definitely submitted, but can’t fully explain… The preamble states that: “The puzzle’s theme is a six-word phrase. A word that … Read more >>
Because it was not working correctly and so causing people aggravation, three months ago I disabled the Captcha plugin and installed an alternative that was supposed to detect spambots, and the like, and … Read more >>
I commented only last week on Paul’s fortnightly appearances in the Prize slot – and this week he pops up in the Friday slot instead [?]. [PS: I’d temporarily forgotten that it’s a … Read more >>
Today sees the usual Friday offering from Phi There was one word in this puzzle that I have never come across before – INCUNABULA. The wordplay was clear but I … Read more >>
Thanks Redshank, for serving us a gentle breezy challenge this Friday.
Not the easiest. I’m embarrassed to say how long it took, even with all sorts of aids. But no real complaints — one or two things that seemed at the time to be stretching things a bit but which in retrospect are probably fair enough, and some very good clues. And help needed with 28ac, please.
Definitions in maroon, underlined. Anagram indicators in italics.
The puzzle can be printed off from here.
Lots of fun, with plenty of tricky surfaces and definitions. Haven’t been able to spot a theme… Favourites 17 and 19/10. Thanks, Tramp.
Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of August 11, 2018
A straightforward puzzle today. Thank you Sleuth.
This was considerably more of a challenge than yesterday’s Qaos, but after a slow start it yielded steadily and satisfyingly, with a couple of tricky parsings to work out at the end. Thanks … Read more >>
We’re celebrating our 400th blog today with a typically enjoyable Hoskins offering.
Landmark by Pointer The final grid answers incorporate several items (including two place names) that appear on a map of a certain part of Britain, their relative locations having been retained approximately. A … Read more >>
A relatively straightforward puzzle this morning from Qaos.
Solid setting leavened with a little wit from Jason today.