This is my 500th blog for Fifteensquared and it is a pleasure to get a Gozo puzzle to solve and explain for the occasion. Thank you Gozo.
Independent 9,683 by Dac
Sorry to be a bit late. Out on the toot last night, which at my age doesn’t really mean much, but I didn’t get to bed at the hour usual when blogging the next day.
As always with Dac, all very smooth and little to be said. Perhaps an unusually large number of double-definitions.
Definitions underlined and in maroon.
Guardian Cryptic 27,337 by Paul
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/27337.
Inquisitor 1512: Boom and Bust by Ploy
Ploy is an infrequent setter in the Inquisitor series although he has been in the setting stable since 2007 when he set Puzzle no 2. This is the eighth Inquisitor set by Ploy.. The … Read more >>
Guardian 27,336 Tramp
A typical Tramp themed puzzle, in that knowledge of the theme is not essential for solving it [apart from 12ac] but some familiarity with it provides icing on the cake and sometimes a … Read more >>
Financial Times 15688 Dante
Unexpectedly, a Dante puzzle on Tuesday, but not unexpectedly, many dds and cds. Thanks to Dante. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 Succeed in taking one’s leave (8) FAREWELL : [FARE … Read more >>
Independent 9682 / Hoskins
We were very pleased to see that we had a Hoskins to blog this week. We normally have a smile or a laugh during the solve and this was no exception. However, we … Read more >>
Independent 9,681 by Alchemi
Enjoyable and accessible puzzle.
Guardian Cryptic 27,335 by Rufus
Very nice – I especially liked 14ac, 16dn and 23dn 22dn. Thanks, Rufus.
Guardian Quiptic 936/Moley
A nicely constructed Quiptic from Moley this morning. There are one or two where I can’t quite get the cryptic grammar to work, but other folk will be able to assist if I’ve … Read more >>
Special puzzle for York S&B 2017
A message from Jetdoc:
Anax has set a special puzzle for the York S&B weekend (whether you’re planning to attend or not). To give you a chance to solve (or at least part-solve) it in advance, here it is as a PDF.
Everyman 3,705
The usual impeccable Everyman…
Azed 2366
A standard plain puzzle from Azed this week. I think this would be a good introduction to Azed for anyone who has been hesitant in the past. Yes, many of … Read more >>
Independent on Sunday 1,443 by Peter
Traditional Sunday fare from the Independent. A roast and two veg crossword, nothing fancy but fits the occasion perfectly. Thank you to Peter.
Guardian Prize 27,328 by Paul
I got confused about dates and forgot it was my turn to blog. I have explained the solutions but I cheated copiously to get the blog out quickly so I won’t pass any further comment. Apologies for the lateness and to Paul for not giving the puzzle the attention it deserved.