Never knowingly undersolved
A fairly straightforward puzzle from Vigo today. Nothing too taxing, but none the worse for that. All the clues were fair, with no particularly unusual words, making for a very enjoyable solve. … Read more >>
Another well-judged puzzle from Nutmeg (who you can read about here), with elegant surfaces that reveal a perfectly sound and straightforward construction once you see through the misdirection. For those who care about … Read more >>
Some tricky ones in here, I found. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = anagram indicator [x] letter(s) missing definitions are underlined Across 1 About … Read more >>
One for the Rufus fans
Silvanus and I shook hands on Fifteensquared with his debut puzzle a few weeks ago, and we meet again today. I thought that this one was well-constructed and witty on occasions, but there … Read more >>
A very pleasurable way to start a Sunday. Thank you Poins.
A bit more tricky than most Everyman crosswords I felt. You can get it here: https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/everyman/3677
Azed leads us on a very enjoyable ramble though some of the lesser-used parts of the English language, places one would never find without such a knowledgeable guide. Thank you Azed.
I have blogged a couple of Wiglaf’s EV puzzles, but I think this is the first of his/her ‘straight’ cryptics I have had the pleasure of covering… And all fairly straightforward to begin … Read more >>
I believe there was a book (and a film?) titled ‘The Men Who Stare At Goats’…and, for a while, I thought I was auditioning for the sequel – the solver who stares at … Read more >>
Good fun and a mental workout at the same time. Thanks Paul.
Thanks to Picaroon for another enjoyable and cleverly crafted puzzble. Definitions are underlined in the clues. The crossword’s theme is the answer to 12 across. Across 1 Maybe shame-faced politician defends borders (7) … Read more >>
Phi on a Friday, no surprises there . I’ll now say something I’ll almost certainly regret when the comments come in. I can’t see a Nina or theme in this puzzle. … Read more >>
A straightforward offering from a familiar Friday friend. Thanks Bradman!!
Serpent has been around for a year or two now, but I don’t think I have had the pleasure before. It seems that most people have found him on the hard side, but it looks as if I’ve had a fairly gentle introduction to him.
More &lits or near-&lits than I remember in a daily crossword. Clever of Serpent to get so many in.