This puzzle is on the easy side. In the blog, the definition in the clue is underlined and followed by the answer; the parsing; any comments ACROSS 1 Splash / short gaiter (4)SPAT: two meanings;4 … Read more “Mephisto 3002 – Tim Moorey”
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Mephisto 3000 by Moorey, McKenna and Manley
The puzzle has a special introduction: The three Mephisto setters have put their heads together for this special occasion. In each row, one clue’s wordplay and grid entry both fail to account for one or … Read more “Mephisto 3000 by Moorey, McKenna and Manley”
Mephisto 2996 – Tim Moorey
I was more on form than I’ve been for a while and romped through this one. It was always interesting and contains some nice clue constructions. In the blog, the definition in the clue is … Read more “Mephisto 2996 – Tim Moorey”
Mephisto 2994 – Paul McKenna
An interesting puzzle where I’ve failed to parse 3 clues: 6D; 9D and 18D. On edit: all now sorted – see blog – thanks everybody In the blog, the definition in the clue is underlined … Read more “Mephisto 2994 – Paul McKenna”
Mephisto 2992 – by Don Manley
A puzzle on the easy side for a gentle New Year’s Eve solveIn the blog, the definition in the clue is underlined and followed by the answer; the parsing; any comments ACROSS 4 Instrument of … Read more “Mephisto 2992 – by Don Manley”
Mephisto 2990 – Tim Moorey
Medium level puzzle with a good consistent standard of clue throughout the grid In the blog, the definition in the clue is underlined and followed by the answer; the parsing; any comments Across1 Large canine … Read more “Mephisto 2990 – Tim Moorey”
Mephisto 2988 – Paul McKenna
A slightly more difficult puzzle I thought with two stand out clues at 13A and 27A. In the blog, the definition in the clue is underlined and followed by the answer; the parsing; any comments … Read more “Mephisto 2988 – Paul McKenna”
Mephisto 2986 – by Don Manley
A straightforward solve of average difficulty In the blog, the definition in the clue is underlined and followed by the answer; the parsing; any comments ACROSS1 Infection restricting any number, bringing growls once (5)SNARS; S(N)ARS; … Read more “Mephisto 2986 – by Don Manley”
Mephisto 2984 – Tim Moorey
There are some interesting people and places contained in this puzzle. An MP; a potter; a musical conductor; a golfer and a film star all meet in Surrey and Cornwall. A couple of very good … Read more “Mephisto 2984 – Tim Moorey”
Mephisto 2982 – Paul McKenna
A reasonable puzzle with some quirky definitions that I enjoyed – echoes of Ximenes. I’ve one query at 28A where I can’t see the cryptic, not having needed it to solve the clue. Across1 Nick … Read more “Mephisto 2982 – Paul McKenna”