Never knowingly undersolved
(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 >>
A harder than usual plain puzzle this week, with some knowledge of both French and German of assistance.
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 >>
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/everyman/3641.
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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
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.
A tough and enjoyable solve with several unfamiliar words. Favourites 11ac, 14ac and 17dn – thanks, Imogen.
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!
Better late than never??
A topical puzzle from Picaroon…
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 >>
Monday Prize Crossword / Jul 11, 2016
Dante left most of his cryptic definitions at home, instead overloaded us with anagrams.
Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of July 9, 2016