Quite a challenge!
Independent 9151 / Phi
This is a Phi puzzle with the usual ingredients. I have two or three indicators that usually tell me if there is a hidden theme in a crossword. Firstly I … Read more >>
Independent 9,150 by Monk
Monk always offers up challenging crosswords and at the end there are always a few things which one is not sure about, but as usual you will I am sure come to the rescue and I shall see how my misgivings were not in fact justified. Actually this one was less devilish than some of his, so far as I could see.
Definitions underlined and this time in maroon (except for one of them, which I forgot; I had to insert the colour by hand later and couldn’t get it to match the others).
Guardian Cryptic 26,804 by Paul
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/26804.
Financial Times 15,152 – Dante
On the whole, typical Dante stuff – although the first Cryptic Definition appeared rather late.
Financial Times 15,151 by Dogberry
Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of 30 January, 2016
Financial Times 15,160 by ARTEXLEN
I would describe this as a bunch straightforward clues hiding in a forest of misdirection. Easy, if only one could see the wood for the trees. Thank you Artexlen.
Guardian 26,803 / Picaroon
It’s hard to believe my luck – a second Picaroon puzzle to blog in less than two weeks! The only trouble is I’m running out of things to say. 😉 It’s all here … Read more >>
Independent 9149 / Dac
Another Wednesday and another excellent Dac puzzle. As always, smooth surfaces and straightforward clues. Not too difficult, but a great pleasure to solve and blog. We’re away from home this week with a … Read more >>
Inquisitor 1423: XXXX by Wiglaf
XXXX by Wiglaf Preamble: 15 clue answers must be thematically shortened before entry in the grid. Their clues contain a definition for the full answer; wordplay and letter-counts refer to grid entries, not … Read more >>
Financial Times 15,159 by NEO
An educational Tuesday challenge
Guardian Cryptic 26,802 by Imogen
Struggled at several points…
Independent 9,148 / Vigo
I think this may well be my first blog of a Vigo puzzle, although I have solved and enjoyed some of his/her previous submissions. For me, this was a medium-difficulty puzzle, with a … Read more >>
Independent 9,147 by Wiglaf
Another new setter to the Independent fold.
Guardian 26,801 – Rufus
It’s Monday, it’s Rufus, we know what to expect – a generous supply of double and cryptic definitions (five of each today). Thanks to the setter. By the way, I see the Guardian … Read more >>