Mostly a steady romp but with some moments of class and a coupla head-scratchers.
Independent 9706 / Radian
An enjoyable challenge for a Tuesday from Radian this week. Regulars will be aware that Tuesdays are often ‘Theme Day’ and this was no exception. We were looking for a nina … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 27,360 by Philistine
The puzzle may be foun at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/27360.
Guardian Quiptic 940/Orlando
I’m always pleased to see Orlando’s name when I open up a Quiptic. We haven’t seen much of him recently, but here he has given us a delightful puzzle to start the cryptic … Read more >>
Guardian 27,359 / Rufus
Another Monday medley of double and cryptic [one or two not very] definitions and some neat anagrams from Rufus, all with lovely smooth surfaces, as usual. Thanks to him for the characteristically genial … Read more >>
Independent 9,705 by Crosophile
Crosophile in the Monday “easy” slot, how did you do?
Comment Preview
I have removed the WordPress plugin that has been providing the Comment Preview option because it is very old, no longer supported and it doesn’t comply with current standards. The plugin has never fully … Read more >>
Everyman 3,709
Sorry the blog is a bit late this morning, been a busy week.
AZED 2,370
Fairly straightforward Azed with perhaps a little over-reliance on archaic terms.
Independent 1,447 by Hoskins
Second Sunday on the trot for Hoskins. I’ve got no problem with that, very enjoyable puzzles they are. Thank you Hoskins.
Independent 9704 by Maize (Sat 18-Nov 2017)
First time I’ve blogged a Maize puzzle, and it was a bit of a treat … … except if you’ve ever visited a Disney world and have that earworm lodged in your brain, … Read more >>
Enigmatic Variations No. 1303: Who’s Who by Gaston
I think this is my first blog of a Gaston EV, although I have solved a few over the years. (S)he made it into the WHO’S WHO of setters celebrated in the recent … Read more >>
Guardian Prize 27,352 by Paul
Paul is on top form this weekend – the characteristic invention, wit and bottom references are present in abundance. Thank you Paul.
Financial Times 15,709 by BRADMAN
A brisk challenge from a familiar setter on Fridays. Thanks Bradman.
Guardian 27,357 / Paul
I really enjoyed this witty puzzle from Paul – many thanks to him. I can even forgive the inclusion of two[!] Spoonerisms in one puzzle for the sake of the glorious 10,21 – … Read more >>