Neo gives us a pangram today.
Independent 9,287 / Hoskins
Today was my first opportunity to solve and blog a puzzle by Hoskins, on a day when I was expecting to meet Dac’s latest offering. I very much enjoyed this puzzle, which I … Read more >>
Inquisitor 1446: Seasonal Change by Schadenfreude
I was at a reunion of old (1960s vintage) Swimming and Water Polo players this weekend, so got a late start on this. My grateful thanks to Ho (also at the reunion) who … Read more >>
Independent 9286 / Tees
Tees makes his occasional (nearly monthly) appearance today. Well, there’s no subtlety about the theme – pigs and one alleged pig-associated incident. I suspect the associated theme will delight some solvers … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 26,940 by Nutmeg
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/26940.
Guardian 26,939 / Rufus
The usual Monday medley of anagrams and double and cryptic [some not very] definitions from Rufus. Thanks to him for a 17dn start to the week. Across 1 Declared a number was incorrect … Read more >>
Independent 9,285 by Kairos
I found this a bit of a struggle, particularly in the top half of the puzzle. There were a few slightly obscure answers and word associations.
Guardian Quiptic 870/Orlando
Always a pleasure to solve and blog an Orlando Quiptic. He’s good at this stuff, you know. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = anagram indicator … Read more >>
Private Eye/Cyclops 577 Inhumanity News
I know by now I am very familiar with Cyclops’ style etc. but this must’ve been my shortest solve for any Private Eye puzzle, ever. I made a few notes as I was solving too, and … Read more >>
Everyman 3,640
Steady-as-she-goes from Everyman. A pleasing puzzle.
Independent on Sunday 1378/Gila
Porn, Japanese cuisine and same-sex relationships seem to be the leitmotifs of this Sindy offering from Gila. Are these things related? I think we should be told. This is his/her … Read more >>
Azed 2301
A plain Azed puzzle this week with the usual mix of obscure words, Scottish words and everyday words. We also needed a bit of French. There were a couple of … Read more >>
Independent 9284 / Klingsor
Sorry for the late appearance of this analysis, I don’t know what has prevented the scheduled blogger from posting today. The usual very high quality from Klingsor with many excellent clues (too many … Read more >>
Guardian 26,932 / Paul
I’m afraid I’ve had a really exhausting week, so this blog post doesn’t have as much commmentary or hyperlinks as usual – hopefully normal service will return for the next one in four … Read more >>
Enigmatic Variations No. 1233: Part by Shark
This week I have to grapple with Shark. He can be one tough setter, predominantly creating D-grade puzzles for Magpie. (FYI D-grades are very tough, but just short of E-grades which are impossible!) … Read more >>