Monday Prize Crossword / Oct 24, 2016
For the second week in a row [very unusual for the FT] a Dante puzzle.
And a friendly one it was.
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S & B York – puzzle by Margrave
A new name on the setters’ front with a crossword that can be found here : Margrave @ York 2016
Don’t read any further yet if one still wants to have a go at the puzzle.
S & B York – puzzle by Dalibor
Dalibor’s rather unusual contribution to the party can be found here: Dalibor @ York 2016
In case one still likes to have a go, do not read any further yet from this point onward.
S & B York – puzzle by Egbert
As far as I know, this is Egbert’s third ever contribution to a S&B event.
For those who haven’t tried it yet, here’s another chance: Egbert @ York 2016
S & B York – puzzle by Exit
Exit’s crossword can be found here: Exit @ York 2016
Click on the link and do not read any further yet if you still like to tackle this puzzle.
Financial Times 15,373 – Dante
Monday Prize Crossword / Oct 17, 2016
Some Dante puzzles are harder than others.
Let’s put it this way: it didn’t find this the easiest of crosswords.
Financial Times 15,367 – Armonie
Monday Prize Crossword / Oct 10, 2016
Pleasant and well-written Monday offering from Armonie.
With one or two head-scratching moments.
Financial Times 15,361 – Dante
Monday Prize Crossword / Oct 3, 2016
Last time no Rufus nor Dante, ‘this’ Monday they were both there.
Financial Times 15,355 – Falcon
Monday Prize Crossword / Sep 26, 2016
A Monday without Rufus, and no Dante either!
Time for a pleasant and easy Falcon.
Financial Times 15,343 – Dante
Monday Prize Crossword / Sep 12, 2016
An enjoyable Dante crossword, once more one that I didn’t find as easy as recent Rufus puzzles (although it wasn’t that hard).
Financial Times 15,337 – Mudd
Monday Prize Crossword / Sep 5, 2016
Another fine puzzle from Mudd – no surprises, just good clueing.
Financial Times 15,331 – Crux
Monday Prize Crossword / Aug 29, 2016
Crux at his best? Mmm, I wouldn’t say that this time.
Financial Times 15,325 – Dante
Monday Prize Crossword / Aug 22, 2016
Once again, a Dante puzzle that wasn’t a write-in and one that took me significantly longer than the Rufus of that day.
The Guardian (Letters, 26-08-2016) – I Haven’t A Clue
Those of you who have a subscription to The Guardian may have noticed that there were, on Saturday and before, quite a few letters from readers about the level of the newspaper’s cryptic crosswords. As … Read more >>