Posted by smiffy on 16th December 2010
Something for all levels of solvers in today’s outing. In fact, I suspect that this might be a good educational/confidence booster for relatively newbie solvers. A couple of gentle anagrams, a twinset of hiddens (one obvious, one more subtle), and the potential for some educational snippets along the way. For example I was aware of the answer at 14A, but would never have guessed the associated composer before today.
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Posted by flashling on 16th December 2010
Anax in rude health today with a few risque moments. Some lovely well written stuff but one I can’t quite figure out.
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Posted by mhl on 16th December 2010
An excellent puzzle from Crucible. (I’ve been lucky with two Crucibles in four weeks :)) There’s a mini theme in 3d, 7d, 20d and 21d, but if there’s more to it, I’ve missed that. I don’t get 14 across, I’m afraid, but I’m sure someone can clear that up…
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Posted by Uncle Yap on 16th December 2010
Monday Prize Crossword on 5 December 2010
Quite a pleasant surprise to see John Halpern aka Paul of the Guardian in this Monday slot. Like all week-opener in the FT, this one is quite entertaining and easy
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Posted by Pete Maclean on 16th December 2010
Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of December 4
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