Since the start of these S&B events – some 6 years ago – Dalibor produced twelve puzzles for the occasion.
Here is No 13: Dalibor @ Macclesfield 2017
If anyone still likes to attempt this crossword, click on the link and do not read any further yet.
S & B Macclesfield – puzzle by Exit
S&B events were Exit’s inspiration for setting crosswords.
This is where his recent puzzle can be downloaded: Exit @ Macclesfield 2017
Curious? Then click on the link and print off the PDF (before looking any further in this post).
S & B Macclesfield – puzzle by Dutch
Dutch, a (well-appreciated) recent addition to the Independent stable, wrote a crossword that can be found by clicking on: Dutch @ Macclesfield That is how far it gets here at Fifteensquared. The solution and … Read more >>
Azed 2351
There seems to be a higher-than-usual proportion of unfamiliar words in this puzzle, but despite that I managed to finish it quite quickly without aids (though a couple of my plausible guesses turned … Read more >>
Independent on Sunday 1428 Gila
A bit more difficult than the usual IoS, I thought. Thanks to Gila. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 Leather overalls for men (5) CHAPS : Double defn. 4 Cops in … Read more >>
Everyman 3690/2 July
Another very good puzzle in the Everyman style – that is, at the easier end of the cryptic spectrum. It is all clued clearly, so I have given only brief explanations; but if … Read more >>
Manchester (Inquisitor) S&B – 22nd July – Update
The announcement for this event has been updated.
Guardian Prize 27,238 by Qaos
Some clever surfaces and ingenious word play in this prize puzzle, but I have a few quibbles.
Independent 9,590 by Morph
Maybe I haven’t been paying attention, but it was a bit of a surprise to see Morph appear on a Saturday. In fact, solving seemed to go smoothly enough that I started to … Read more >>
Enigmatic Variations No. 1284: Team by Chalicea
After my last EV slog blog (Mynot’s atomic numbers), hopefully an easier week with Chalicea. The preamble was straightforward, so all boded well: In TEAM, 20ac (two words) in the 27ac was the … Read more >>
Independent 9,589 / Phi
Phi has provided the last of this week’s mid-week puzzles. I found this to be at the easier end of the Phi/Indy spectrum, a light solve to ease me gently into the weekend. … Read more >>
Financial Times 15,595 by BRADMAN
A mostly straightforward challenge from BRADMAN this morning. One 15-letter, Two 14-letter and Two 13-letter anagrams in the grid. Thanks Don, for the workout. Got excited momentarily by the last row searching for a nina.
Guardian Cryptic 27,243 by Imogen
Very tricky – held up by two of the longer ones and then in the top right corner. Favourites 15ac and 24ac. Thanks, Imogen.
Financial Times 15,594 by GURNEY
Gurney provides us with an entertaining challenge this morning.
Independent 9588 / Punk
I don’t think I’m giving away anything that the clues don’t spell out when I say that Punk celebrates a sport today. Today is the opening day of the cricket … Read more >>