Independent 6883 by Phi
Posted by nmsindy on 6th November 2008
There’s a Nina/theme in this puzzle, which I refer to after the clue explanations. Solving time, 16 mins
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Archive for November 6th, 2008
F.T. No. 12,918. Set by Orense, 6 November, 2008
Posted by Octofem on 6th November 2008
WATCH THE BIRDIE! An ingenious puzzle , made comparatively simple once the bird and insect
theme was discerned. Naomi makes her appearance again – she is in this month’s Guardian
Genius puzzle as part of a clue. N.B. A link may be noted between 9a and 24d!
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Independent on Sunday 977 by Quixote
Posted by nmsindy on 6th November 2008
Very easy, indeed, I thought – as fast as I’ve solved any Indy puzzle this year – but not solved correctly, thanks, Neal H.
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Guardian 24539/Araucaria
Posted by Andrew on 6th November 2008
A relatively straightforward Araucaria, thought including a couple of words that were new to me, with a theme based on various kinds of beating,
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Financial Times 12,909 – Dante
Posted by Uncle Yap on 6th November 2008
From Monday Prize Crossword on 27 Oct 2008
dd = double definition
cd = cryptic definition
rev = reversed or reversal
ins = insertion
cha = charade
ha = hidden answer
*(fodder) = anagram
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Financial Times 12,908 by Cincinnus
Posted by Pete Maclean on 6th November 2008
Weekend FT Prize Puzzle from October 25
A splendid puzzle this week from Cincinnus. I especially like 21A, 23A and 14D.
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