Never knowingly undersolved
Quite straightforward. Thanks to Provis. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 Take down a French exercise, grudgingly at first (5) UNPEG : UN(French for “a”) + PE(abbrev. for “physical education”, ie. … Read more >>
Tees on a monday? Been a while since I blogged the Teaser.
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/27233.
A few references to the recent election campaign were included in this grid. The groan-worthy “Strong and stable” will surely be remembered for decades. It is really astonishing how much untruth Lynton Crosby … Read more >>
A more than usually eclectic mix of words from Azed this week.
I haven’t tackled many Peter puzzles. As is often the case with a relatively unfamiliar setter, a tentative start meant it took me a while to get going. Things soon fell into place … Read more >>
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/everyman/3688.
Is June 24th a special day? Well I’m sure it is to some people – so happy birthday to them. To be honest, I didn’t realise there was anything particularly special about 24th … Read more >>
It’s always good to see an alphabetical puzzle in the Prize slot – Paul’s second offering, I think, but it may be more – and this proved to be a satisfying challenge. Rather … Read more >>
“The puzzle’s theme is a work by a well-known British crime writer.” Well, I just read a book by a well-known British crime writer, and I know who I think it is…
A really intriguing challenge from Alberich that had me in a bind on more than one occasion.. thanks Alberich !!
When is Phi anything other than sound and enjoyable? I can never see his devilish Ninas, so perhaps these are less than enjoyable, for me. But not for all.
Definitions underlined and in maroon.
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/27231.
A puzzle from Peto that perhaps could have done with a bit of editing.
(apologies for late blog)
A fairly straightforward offering from Paul, with the relatively easy long answers at 14,16ac and 1 and 8dn giving some handy openings. Favourite clues: 10, 17 and 26ac Thanks to Paul and to … Read more >>