Independent 6,842/Phi
Solid stuff as ever from Phi, though I admit to being stumped by a couple of clues in the NE corner and the anagram down the right hand side which I just couldn’t … Read more >>
Day: 19 September 2008
FT 12,877, Set by FLIMSY, 19 September, 2008
Generally straightforward and quite enjoyable today. One new word for me , 27a, and a couple of slightly suspect explanations, 25a and22a. I await illumination, from Geoff or Eileen perhaps?? ACROSS 1. TUNELESS … Read more >>
Independent 6837/Phi
I wonder if Phi was deliberately targeting the Saturday puzzle by including words and phrases like 11,12,17a and 6d? Across 6 STO(I)C[-k] 9 SLOP,E – I did wonder at first whether “movement of … Read more >>
Guardian 24,409/Brendan – Anyone for tennis?
Quite a tough one from Brendan today, I thought. I was lucky to guess the two long, cleverly cross-referenced, downs early on from some crossing letters, which was a big help, but it … Read more >>
IN THE RED by Kruger
Solving time : Three or four hours, on and off. I always worry when I can do 1 across straight away, and this was no exception! I filled in most of the grid, but … Read more >>