Posted by mhl on 18th December 2008
Apologies for any errors here – I’m rather beset by work and illness at the moment. My partner did about half of these, so thanks to her for the help…
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Posted by nmsindy on 18th December 2008
Solving time, 17 mins
* = anagram < = reversed
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Posted by Octofem on 18th December 2008
A speedy crossword this morning with very little to challenge the solver. My only concern is the three letter word at 25d.
I may not have the appropriate explanation, and am open, as always, to correction.
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Posted by Simon Harris on 18th December 2008
*=anag, []=dropped, <=reversed, hom=homophone
Fairly typical Nimrod, I think. Unconventional in places, with a few tenuous ones and a couple that I’ll need you to explain to me. There’s a theme in the across answers, as pointed out by 4/19, which leads to the whole thing feeling a little forced.
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Posted by Uncle Yap on 18th December 2008
Monday FT Prize Crossword on 8 December 2008
dd = double definition
cd = cryptic definition
rev = reversed or reversal
ins = insertion
cha = charade
ha = hidden answer
*(fodder) = anagram
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Posted by Pete Maclean on 18th December 2008
FT Weekend Prize Puzzle from December 6
I am in a rush this week so here is my analysis with minimal comments.
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