Thu March 13, 2008 at 12:52 pm

Independent 6679 by Punk

Thu March 13, 2008 at 12:52 pm by nmsindy

An excellent puzzle from this talented setter. Solving time, 37 mins. * = anagram < = reverse ACROSS 1 LEAD-FREE PETROL Got this straightaway – (G)asoline with first letter (lead) off. 8 … Read more >>

Guardian 24335/Brendan

Thu March 13, 2008 at 11:09 am by linxit

Solving time about 16 minutes either side of a phone call. First thing I thought was “What’s going on there with 9 down?” I got 3 and 25 quite quickly, but wasn’t thinking … Read more >>

Financial Times 12,715 (Sleuth)

Thu March 13, 2008 at 10:56 am by diagacht

Across 1 BECKETT: reference to Samuel Beckett and Thomas Becket 5 ABOARD: A BOARD 6 ADORATION: anagram of A TRIO in A DON 9 BLURB: BLUR + B (book) 11 KABUL: hidden in … Read more >>

Independent on Sunday 943 by Quixote (9 Mar 2008)

Thu March 13, 2008 at 10:15 am by nmsindy

Solving time, 21 mins. Some clues explained below, happy to explain others if asked. < = reversed ACROSS 1 BA (I) L (l) All refers to cricket – delivery = ball (bowled by … Read more >>

Financial Times 12,705 by Cincinnus

Thu March 13, 2008 at 5:49 am by Pete Maclean

A moderately tough one as Cincinnus puzzles go but, as usual, very satisfying. I found 4A, 25A and 23D challenging. I fail to fully understand 4A and 2D. And I was charmed by … Read more >>

Financial Times / 12714 by Cinephile

Thu March 13, 2008 at 1:53 am by C G Rishikesh

18 Identical copies include most of eye, then point to an island people (9) C(EY{-e})LONES E As you know, they are now SRI LANKANS. When a term has changed, should a compiler, while … Read more >>