Independent 6805/Math
A peculiarly tricky crossword from Math today, although I don’t know if that’s because I was trying to combine solving it with listening to the cricket. A couple that I don’t understand, but no … Read more >>
Day: 7 August 2008
FINANCIAL TIMES 12,840 by PHSSTHPOK
An interesting challenge today with some misleading clues and a few imaginative definitions. Whilst solving I thought that in one or two places the cluing was a little liberal but with hindsight I … Read more >>
Independent on Sunday 964 by Quixote (3 Aug 2008)
I’d recommend Quixote’s puzzles to beginners – straightforward wordplay, always bulletproof, excellent surface readings. This I found on the easy side, solving time 12 mins * = anagram < = reversed ACROSS 1 … Read more >>
Guardian 24,461 – Gordius
Took me a while to crack into, but once a few of the longer clues were in, especially 1D, I managed to rattle through most of the rest. I couldn’t spot any theme, … Read more >>
FINANCIAL TIMES 12,830 by Cinephile (26 July)
Just my luck! Two offerings from Cinephile within three days and both on days when I am scheduled for the blog. However, it was again an enjoyable challenge and a thematic element emerged. The … Read more >>
Financial Times 12,831 – Crux
From FT Monday Prize Crossword 28th July 2008 dd = double definition cd = cryptic definition rev = reversed or reversal ins = insertion cha = charade ha = hidden answer *(fodder) = … Read more >>