Guardian 25,100 – Orlando
Posted by manehi on 27th August 2010
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Archive for August, 2010
Financial Times 13,474 / Mudd
Posted by smiffy on 26th August 2010
Please excuse the later than usual post; a plumbing emergency kiboshed my morning routine. But now that an 18A has been successfully issued and implemented on the pipe in question, I got to belatedly enjoy one of Mudd’s rare weekday outings.
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Independent 7445 by Anax
Posted by flashling on 26th August 2010
My heart sank a bit when it was confirmed that it was Anax today after last Saturday’s offering. This is nowhere near that hard.
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Guardian 25,099 / Gordius
Posted by mhl on 26th August 2010
I’m afraid this a very rushed post for me today, and I haven’t figured out how 10a and 11a work – I’m sure the comments will clear those up, though…
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Financial Times 13,465 – Dante
Posted by Uncle Yap on 26th August 2010
Monday Prize Crossword on 16 August 2010
Once again, Mr Smoothie is back to entertain us with his slick surfaces and glib clues.
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Financial Times 13,464 by Cincinnus
Posted by Pete Maclean on 26th August 2010
Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of August 14
A fine Cincinnus this time with great anagrams in 24A (SVENGALI) and 5D (NOW THERE’S A THING), a dazzling cryptic definition in 13D (GOOD IN PARTS), and some good double definitions. I also like 10A (WELL-NIGH).
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Independent 7,444 by Dac
Posted by Simon Harris on 25th August 2010
Pretty tough today, I thought, especially the lower half of the grid. There were several references to things that I had never heard of, but after a bit of light research, everything adds up of course.
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Financial Times 13,473 / Hamilton
Posted by Gaufrid on 25th August 2010
The theme today seems to be an attempt to get into the grid as many words and phrases that are derived from French as possible. I have identified those that I know but I may have missed some so any additions would be welcome.
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Guardian 25,098 / Puck
Posted by Eileen on 25th August 2010
There’s much to admire in this characteristically Puckish puzzle, which I found great fun and very enjoyable – a nice variety of clue types and some excellent surfaces: it would have been sycophantic to highlight them all! Many thanks, Puck.
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Inquisitor 1139 – One Quarter by Schadenfreude
Posted by Hihoba on 25th August 2010
We were aked to identify a quotation round the perimeter which denied the existence of three unclued entries. Its source was indicated in the grid – clearly involving the barred off central square.
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Independent 7,443/Raich
Posted by Ali on 24th August 2010
I was expecting a Virgilius after recent absences, so seeing Raich was a pleasant surprise. And a very pleasant puzzle it was too.
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Guardian 25097 – Paul
Posted by Uncle Yap on 24th August 2010
What a treat! For the second week running, I got to blog another master ( a reverential term of respect and admiration which really shouldn’t upset anyone). As expected, Paul served up many different and tricky devices to challenge and entertain us … and well, he did
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Financial Times 13,472 / Armonie
Posted by Agentzero on 24th August 2010
Nothing difficult here, but I admire how Armonie makes it all seem so effortless. As usual, the clues have excellent surfaces that read naturally. Read the rest of this entry »
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Guardian Quiptic 562 / Pan
Posted by Gaufrid on 23rd August 2010
Welcome to the first Quiptic blog on Fifteensquared. Our intention is that clues for this puzzle series will be described in a little more detail than normal in the hope that this will be of benefit to newcomers to the world of cryptic puzzles.
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Guardian 25,096 – Rufus
Posted by Andrew on 23rd August 2010
Very easy fare from Rufus today, but lots of his characteristically smooth surface readings. A nice gentle start to the week – thanks Rufus..
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