Never knowingly undersolved
Seeing Imogen’s name usually signals a tough puzzle to come, and this was no exception. A few less-familiar words, but most of the clueing is fair and straightforward in retrospect, so no complaints … Read more >>
Very brisk solve today, the surfaces all unforced and faultless.
An enjoyable and nicely-judged start to the cryptic week.
It’s Monday, so we get a Rufus to solve…
More Trump-ery from Cyclops – this idiot president is the gift that keeps on giving…but also plenty of references from this side of the pond, with Thatcher, Livingstone, Farage, ‘Regina’ and Black Rod … Read more >>
This is the first of two crosswords produced by Alan, it’s a Jumbo: Alan @ Nottingham 2017 (1)
As ever, don’t read any further if you do not want to see the solutions yet.
This is the second of Alan’s crosswords written for the occasion: Alan @ Nottingham 2017 (2)
Where No 1 was a Jumbo, this one has a slightly smaller size than the usual 15×15.
Curious? Just give it a go before reading the rest of the blog.
Another Fifteensquared regular with a crossword that can be found here: Dalibor @ Nottingham 2017
Still want to have a go at it? Then click on the link before going any further.
It’s hardly a secret that Egbert is one of the Nottingham S&B’s main organisers, and here’s his puzzle: Egbert @ Nottingham 2017
As always, don’t look any further yet if you haven’t done this crossword but still want to.
This is Exit’s third crossword for an S&B event and it can be found here: Exit @ Nottingham 2017
If you still like to have a go at it before looking at the solutions, then click on the link and don’t look any further yet.
A Printer’s Devilry puzzle for this month’s competition.
This one seemed to take a little longer than usual but, with hindsight, I’m not sure why because, as usual, the cluing is impeccable. Across 1 Revolutionary spies keeping dry in upper room … Read more >>
My first blog of a Gila puzzle. This might be a bit easier than a typical Gila. Thanks to Gila. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 A panel of judges trying … Read more >>
A challenging workout from Monk, with a couple of nice touches…