Morph appears - to start our week in the Indy
Guardian Quiptic 799 Moley
A fair Quiptic, with a couple of clues that I felt weren’t that cryptic, even for a Quiptic. Thanks to Moley. Definitions …
Guardian 26,514 by Rufus
The puzzle may be found at http://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/26514.
Beelzebub 1,304
Apologies for the slightly tardy posting. I’ve only just managed to finish this one, though I think that’s more down to my …
AZED 2,230
A plain competition puzzle this month from Azed.
Independent on Sunday 1306/Daedalus
Daedalus made his debut in the IoS a month or so ago, and I wasn’t mad keen on that puzzle, so he’s …
Everyman 3,569
The puzzle may be found at http://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/everyman/3569.
Guardian Prize 26,507 / Paul
This was one of those puzzles which, at first glance, with all the cross-references, cause the heart to sink a little and, …
Independent 8853 by Alchemi (Saturday Prize Puzzle 28 February 2015)
A pleasant, if gentle, workout from Alchemi – no particular theme or Nina that I could see, but some symmetrically placed (10, …
Enigmatic Variations 1162 Shortfall by Ottorino
6 answers to jumble after completing the grid to complete 2 groups of 3 creative people; 11 letters to be discarded from …
Independent 8,858 by Phi
The usual from Phi: a very pleasant and sound crossword that maintains the high standard. And as usual I am a bit lost on one or two, but these will I’m sure be explained.
As I say below, I had thought there might be an astronomical theme, but failing that, and this theory does I think fail, I can’t see anything else.
Definitions underlined.
Financial Times 14,872 by PETO
I thought PETO (unusual for a Friday) set a puzzle that was more approachable than some his earlier servings. I still needed to use the internet to confirm my answers for a couple of clues which I hadnt come across before. 14ac could use some help.
A lovely start to this Friday. Thanks to Peto for a delectable challenge.
Guardian 26,512 by Imogen
The puzzle may be found at http://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/26512.
Guardian 26,511 / Paul
Lots of chuckles and a touch of déjà vu in a most enjoyable puzzle. Favourite clues: 1, 12, 20,18ac and 16dn. Many …
Independent 8857 / Tees
We have come to expect the Thursday Indy puzzle to be tricky, and this offering from Tees was no exception. We were …