Posted by Ringo on 14th March 2013
A crossword as splendid as the fine frosty morning outside my office window. Not too testing a challenge, but inventive and for the most part old-chestnut-free – and a dash of old-school Hollywood sparkle, to boot. Thank-you, Redshank.
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Posted by Sil van den Hoek on 14th March 2013
Monday Prize Crossword/Mar 4
Enjoyable puzzle by Falcon (who many of Ye ( 
) may know as the Observer’s Everyman). A crossword that can be found here.
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Posted by Pete Maclean on 14th March 2013
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Posted by PeeDee on 13th March 2013
Found this one quite aard. Still a couple I can’t fully explain. Read the rest of this entry »
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Posted by scchua on 12th March 2013
As one would expect from Dante, an enjoyable puzzle with compact clues and neat surfaces. Thanks to Dante. Definitions are underlined in the clues. [[The pictures at the bottom have unidentified links to the puzzle.]]
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Posted by Jed on 8th March 2013
This was a real challenge – 1,6 27,28 and 8,23 as yet unexplained
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Posted by Ringo on 7th March 2013
Good morning, all. And happy World Book Day!
This offering from Sleuth was more Janet and John than War and Peace for me, but that’s not to say it wasn’t enjoyable (though I do have a couple of minor grumbles). A pleasant stroll rather than an energising work-out. Thanks, Sleuth.
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Posted by Sil van den Hoek on 7th March 2013
Monday Prize Crossword/Feb 25
Most of this Dante puzzle went in very quickly but, not for the first time, I had some real trouble to fully finish a crossword by this setter. The North-West (1d, 2d, 8ac – all linked) puzzled me for a long long time. Dark clouds hanging in the air. Well, I got there in the end and I am quite sure now that my entries are correct. Yet, these final moments gave me Blood Sweat & Tears.
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Posted by PeeDee on 6th March 2013
I am a Gozo fan and always enjoy solving his puzzles learning much entirely useless information (the best kind) along the way.
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Posted by scchua on 5th March 2013
I found this a tad harder than usual, with the explanations for the NE corner the last to yield. Enjoyed the challenge though, so thanks to Phssthpok. Definitions are underlined in the clues.
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Posted by Ringo on 28th February 2013
Not a toughie, but a goodie: plenty of variety and invention here from Orense, though perhaps one too many hidden solutions. A nice accompaniment to my morning coffee (and what a splendidly sunny morning it is). Thanks, Orense.
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Posted by Sil van den Hoek on 28th February 2013
Monday Prize Crossword/Feb 18
Just like puzzles by Dante/Rufus or Falcon/Everyman, Armonie/Chifonie’s crosswords are regarded by many as nearly perfect for those new to Our World of Magic. In my opinion, Armonie is a setter who is a master in using a minimum of devices to a maximum effect. Smooth surfaces, simple constructions, no cryptic definitions. This crossword is once more a good example of that. Enjoyable stuff, for which many thanks to Armonie.
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Posted by Pete Maclean on 28th February 2013
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