Never knowingly undersolved
loonapick is on holiday but he intended to blog today’s FT anyway. Unfortunately, when he came to do so, he found that the hotel’s Wi-Fi would not allow him internet access so you … Read more >>
The puzzle is to be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/27583.
Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of July 28, 2018 I occasionally come across a puzzle that seems nearly impossible to get started on only to find it easy going once I do … Read more >>
The usually very reliable PeeDee has failed to turn up today, which I hope is due to IT issues rather than anything less desirable. An analysis of the clues follows and, in the … Read more >>
It’s always good to see Tramp’s name on a puzzle and this came up to the usual expectations. Unusually for Tramp, no theme leapt out this morning – but I … Read more >>
Silvanus is not a setter I have blogged very often. It’s always good to try new challenges. There were a couple of motor racing references with LEWIS HAMILTON as an … Read more >>
It’s been over a year since we saw a Lato Inquisitor, so it’s good to get another one. The preamble told us that nine unclued entries (three groups of three) … Read more >>
Traditionally gentle Tuesday fun from Gurney this morning. Apologies for the late, late blog. The puzzle is still unavailable through my normal routes, so I’ve blogged manually. Gurney’s puzzle is very well set, … Read more >>
Knut often seems to get me, which at least from my point of view is no problem at all, because as usual this is a pleasant and well-constructed puzzle. There are one or two clues which I’m a little vague about, as outlined below, but no doubt they will be explained and it will all be quite obvious.
Definitions underlined, in maroon. Anagram indicators in italics.
The ‘ABC’ theme…
Sorry for the late posting this week, and for the lack of grid image. We had some technical problems… Anyway, an easy start to the week from Falcon – nothing caused us much … Read more >>
Carpathian’s turn in the Quiptic slot this week.
Pan is one of the regulars in the Monday slot, and in fact last appeared only two weeks ago. He/she also sets Quiptics, and is usually well towards the “easy” end of the … Read more >>
Another new setter in the Indy stable. The editor has introduced a few over the last number of years, and they have all proved to be reliable, entertaining and sometimes innovative. What will … Read more >>
… again. There is a central issue in this crossword. Solving was almost a clean sweep. I attempted but failed to cold solve the two down clues in the leftmost column: 1 and … Read more >>