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Day: 29 August 2008

Independent 6824 by Phi

Fri August 29, 2008 at 1:17 pm by nmsindy

Typical Phi crossword in which everything stacks up.   Solving time, 16 mins. * = anagram < = reversed ACROSS 1 LES (MISERABLE) S    By Victor Hugo 8 COD A   Musical term for end … Read more >>

Categories Independent 6 Comments

Guardian 24,480 – Rover

Fri August 29, 2008 at 1:20 pmFri August 29, 2008 at 12:19 pm by Uncle Yap

dd = double definition cd = cryptic definition rev = reversed or reversal ins = insertion cha = charade ha = hidden answer *(fodder) = anagram For once, I did not enjoy a … Read more >>

Categories Guardian 15 Comments

Financial Times, 12,859 Set by Falcon. August 29,2008

Fri August 29, 2008 at 11:10 am by Octofem

At first glance rather daunting with so many literary allusions.  However, the word play was very simple in most cases, and kind Google came to my aid with details.  Alan seemed to be … Read more >>

Categories FT 3 Comments

Independent 6819/Bannsider (23-08-08)

Fri August 29, 2008 at 10:19 am by neildubya

Another superb puzzle from Bannsider with some very original and rigourous clueing. Very tough too, but always a pleasure to solve. Across 1 (PRAYER THAT)* – ART THERAPY. Great clue with an excellent … Read more >>

Categories Independent 9 Comments

Inquisitor 86 – Unfinished Business by Loda

Fri August 29, 2008 at 7:00 am by duncanshiell

I am not at all sure that I have got this puzzle right, as my solution to the final step does not seem to meet all the criteria that I would expect it … Read more >>

Categories Inquisitor 10 Comments

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