Knut has left me feeling like singing the blues today…
Guardian Quiptic 871 Moley
(Please click here for this same blog but with a picture quiz added. Please do NOT post hereinbelow any comment relating to the picture quiz. Thank you.) A quick solve, especially suitable for … Read more >>
Guardian Quiptic 871 with Picture Quiz
(Please post comments on ONLY the picture quiz hereinbelow. To post comments on the crossword puzzle, please click here.) A quick solve, especially suitable for beginners. Thanks to Moley. Definitions are underlined in … Read more >>
AZED 2,302
A harder than usual plain puzzle this week, with some knowledge of both French and German of assistance.
Independent on Sunday 1,379 by Anglio
We don’t see Anglio terribly often, and a quick search through the site suggests that bloggers, myself included, have not found this to be the easiest of setters. Happily enough, this puzzle seemed … Read more >>
Everyman 3,641
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/everyman/3641.
Independent 9,290 by Anax
One doesn’t tend to expect an easy ride if you happen to draw an Anax on a Saturday. I have to put my hands up and admit this one was far beyond me. … Read more >>
Enigmatic Variations 1234 Portrait by Gila
Puzzle 1234 – whilst not a round number a nice one. This brings a puzzle from Gila with a portrait to be found. Additional words in clues interspersed with extra letters in wordplay … Read more >>
Guardian Prize 26,938 / Brummie
When blogging a Prize puzzle, I usually like to solve it in one session [if possible!] and blog it immediately and so I wasn’t intending to attempt the puzzle last Saturday, as … Read more >>
Independent 9,289 by Phi
The usual nice crossword from Phi today, with some excellent clues, such as 7ac and 1dn. I am a little unsure about 13dn, which will I’m sure be explained in due course.
Guardian Cryptic 26,943 by Imogen
A tough and enjoyable solve with several unfamiliar words. Favourites 11ac, 14ac and 17dn – thanks, Imogen.
Financial Times 15,299 by BRADMAN
I thought this was on the tougher side of Bradman’s usual offerings. A lot of good solid clues, with some that were made difficult by me not knowing the word. All in all a good workout. Thanks Don!
Financial Times 15,298 by ORENSE
Better late than never??
Guardian 26,942 – Picaroon
A topical puzzle from Picaroon…
Independent 9288 / Hob
We had the pleasure of blogging the most recent Hob puzzle last month, and fate has landed him at our door again this week. The theme to today’s puzzle became fairly obvious early … Read more >>