FINANCIAL TIMES 12,858 by MONK
A crossword from Monk is always a challenge and this was no exception. One or two clues did appear to be recycled, however this was offset by some fine, and sometimes misleading, cluing elsewhere. … Read more >>
Day: 28 August 2008
Independent 6823/Nimrod
Something of a rarity for me: a Nimrod puzzle where I understand every clue! Across 1 (FILM DUO AT)* in SIGHT – STADIUM OF LIGHT. Quite a tricky one to parse: “originally directing” … Read more >>
Guardian 24,479/Pasquale
Another great crossword from The Don. I find he pitches them just right for daily cryptics – this wasn’t really tough but did require switching on the rusty old brain cells for some … Read more >>
Independent on Sunday 967 by Quixote (24 Aug 2008)
Solving time, 16 mins * = anagram < = reversed ACROSS 1 COME TO LIGHT Definition: be revealed Moths seek the light 7 A MASS Mass is another Indy setter 8 COUNT LESS … Read more >>
Financial Times 12,848 – Cincinnus
From FT Saturday Prize Puzzle on 16 August 2008 dd = double definition cd = cryptic definition rev = reversed or reversal ins = insertion cha = charade ha = hidden answer *(fodder) … Read more >>
Financial Times 12,849 – Dante
From Monday Prize Crossword 18 August 2008 dd = double definition cd = cryptic definition rev = reversed or reversal ins = insertion cha = charade ha = hidden answer *(fodder) = anagram … Read more >>