Posted by smiffy on 1st July 2010
If it waddles like a Falcon and quacks like a Falcon then it’s probably a Falcon. An engaging solve, while it lasted, but ultimately a short-lived skirmish.
Posted in FT | 4 Comments »
Posted by nmsindy on 1st July 2010
A fine puzzle in Nimrod’s very distinctive style. On the hard side, as one expects from Nimrod. Solving time, 41 mins.
Posted in Independent | 14 Comments »
Posted by petebiddlecombe on 1st July 2010
I found this very good but also very tough indeed, solved in a couple of sessions which came to about 45 minutes when I just had 24D left to complete. It took me another 5-10 minutes to tumble to the reason why DYED was the right answer. I also had one wrong answer. No complaints except the muttering at 11D – there are lots of really original clues in this puzzle, and that’s also why it’s hard (he says, awaiting the news that someone did it in 10 minutes).
Posted in Independent | 14 Comments »
Posted by Gaufrid on 1st July 2010
We don’t see Boatman very often which is a pity since he usually provides an enjoyable challenge and this was no exception, despite my having a couple of quibbles (though this could just be me not parsing the clues correctly). Overall, this was definitely not a puzzle for beginners!
Posted in Guardian | 34 Comments »
Posted by Handel on 1st July 2010
Our first blog as husband and wife, completed in true Handel style, with a pint of ale in Stockwell’s uncharacteristically sophisticated pub The Canton Arms.
Posted in Independent | 3 Comments »
Posted by Uncle Yap on 1st July 2010
Monday Prize Crossword on 21 June 2010
Another painless way to start the week, solving smooth clues and enjoying slick surfaces
Posted in FT | 1 Comment »
Posted by Pete Maclean on 1st July 2010
Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of June 19
I found this puzzle considerably more challenging than most Cincinnuses although not quite as difficult as that really tough one he gave us a while back. I am unable to figure out the wordplay of 10A but am guessing that GLORIA is the solution as it is the only word I can find that fits. I think the stand-out clues here are 9A (CONSERVE), 13A (DETRACTOR) and 11D (STAB).
Posted in FT | 2 Comments »