I have not done a Printer’s Devilry before. I like it, great fun!
Independent “Not the Prize” Crossword 9224 by Crosophile
Crosophile gives us a puzzle that will entice solvers to finish. Some accessible clues to get started, no traps – apart from the one I fell into – and the rest of a … Read more >>
Enigmatic Variations No.1223 Treasure Island by Ranunculus
The puzzle comes in the form of an old-style treasure map with ‘cryptic’ instructions. Buccaneers, cutlasses, captains, pirates, and booty are among the various apparently thematic elements that appear in the clues, but will they help us find the treasure or will Cap’n Gown’s hoard prove elusive?
Guardian Prize 26,872 by Paul
I always find Paul puzzles a pleasure to solve and blog. Thank you Paul.
Financial Times 15,233 by BRADMAN
I found Bradman today to be harder than his usual self. As a result, it wasnt a very enjoyable experience for me and I had to get some help for a complete solve. Thanks Geoff, for the prop up.
Cryptic Crossword Survey Results
Some of you may remember that a few years ago we were asked to participate in a survey regarding cryptic crosswords. A few may even have attended the subsequent trials held at Buckingham University. Though some preliminary feedback was available in 2011, it is not until now that the first results have been published. Below is a message from the research team.
Guardian 26,877 / Brummie
It’s quite a while since I blogged a Brummie puzzle and I can never really remember what to expect from him. I found I had a longer than usual list of words whose … Read more >>
Independent 9223 / Phi
Phi has given us some interesting entries today There were quite a few unusual entries in today’s grid, e.g. SAMIZDAT although I did know that one, REALOS, NIKAUS, QUAI D’ORSAY … Read more >>
Independent 9,222 by Klingsor
The love affair with Klingsor continues. He must be wondering if there are any other bloggers. But as I have said before from my point of view this is fine. As always he has given us a nice sound crossword with consistently good clues.
Financial Times 15,232 by SLEUTH
A curate’s egg from Sleuth
Guardian Cryptic 26,876 by Paul
Enjoyed this, with 9ac and 12ac favourites…
Financial Times 15,223 – Dante
Monday Prize Crossword / Apr 25, 2016
A crossword in which Dante lived up to his reputation as a setter relying on cryptic and double definitions.
Financial Times 15,222 by Mudd
Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of April 23, 2016
Final Call for 21st May Derby S&B
A message from Eileen and Peter (Kathryn’s Dad)
Our Derby S&B is only a few weeks away, on Saturday 21st May. It will be at The Brunswick Inn, which is a very short distance from Derby station. Come out of the station at the main exit, cross the road and bear right. In a couple of hundred metres, you’ll find the pub on your left.
Financial Times 15,231 by CHALMIE
I found some clues here easy and some hard enough to defeat me. Any help to finish the top-right corner appreciated! Enjoyable regardless. Thanks Chalmie.