A typically pleasant solve from Orense.
Independent 8833 / Donk
Donk’s style is certainly different and this puzzle was no exception. With only four entries during my first pass through the clues …
Guardian 26,487 by Nutmeg
A fun challenge from Nutmeg today, with some lovely surfaces and a nice mini-theme. Favourites 19ac and 17dn.
Financial Times 14,838 – Falcon
Monday Prize Crossword/Jan 26 Lots of charades and anagrams, yet far from a walkover. Falcon used some really original definitions and indicators, …
Financial Times 14,837 by Goliath
Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of January 24, 2015 I found this to be another challenging puzzle although not as difficult …
Financial Times 14,846 by ALBERICH
A very good and interesting puzzle. Some puzzles contain a string of traditional cryptic constructions and feel a bit workmanlike. Alberich puts together a set of traditional cryptic constructions and the result is fresh and entertaining. I can’t put my finger on what makes the difference. No doubt that that explains why I just blog the these puzzles not set them.
I’m stuck on 6 across, any help appreciated. Thanks Alberich.
Guardian 26,486 – Shed
A good week for Guardian puzzles continues with a welcome return of Shed after a bit of a gap (his last weekday …
Independent 8,832 / Dac
I was looking forward to my monthly encounter with Dac today, and the puzzle certainly lived up to my expectations. Overall, I …
Inquisitor 1370: Side by Shark
Quite a short preamble this week: “Six features in the final grid are thematically positioned in straight lines and must be highlighted. …
Independent 8831 / Radian
Radian has provided a good crossword for the commuter today. There is nothing particularly obscure in either the …
Guardian Quiptic 794/Moley
Moley has given us a fine puzzle in the Quiptic style this morning. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double …
Independent 8830/Bucko
Welcome to Bucko, a new setter for the Indy, whose first puzzle it’s my pleasure to blog. I liked this one. The …
Guardian 26,484 by Orlando
The puzzle may be found at http://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/26484.