Posted by PeeDee on 17th August 2011
Yet another great crossword from Gozo, and I’m lucky enough to get to write the blog again. It wasn’t easy, but well worth the effort to complete.
Posted in FT | 17 Comments »
Posted by Ali on 17th August 2011
Lovely stuff as always from Dac, with the full range of clue types on show and elegant surfaces.
Posted in Independent | 12 Comments »
Posted by duncanshiell on 17th August 2011
The preamble seemed quite complex on the first read through. It stated “possible associations (not themselves in the grid) of eight unclued entries must be correctly paired. Each pair is then completed by a simple cryptic interpretation of a ninth unclued entry (2 words) to give four individuals. Associated entries are defined by extra single words in eight clues. Hints to the identity of each individual are spelt out by extra single letters from wordplay in the remaining clues. These
include two abbreviations. Unchecked letters in thematic entries could read: TOM J, CLEM, MAX, DR M.”
Posted in Inquisitor | 6 Comments »
Posted by Andrew on 17th August 2011
A welcome return for The Don. There’s nothing too difficult here, except that 20dn was a new word for me (though easily guessable), and the phrase at 10dn may be unfamiliar to some, but I enjoyed the usual accurate and elegant clueing, with some nice moments of realisation. Thanks, Pasquale – more please!
Posted in Guardian | 37 Comments »