Independent 6883 by Phi
There’s a Nina/theme in this puzzle, which I refer to after the clue explanations. Solving time, 16 mins * = anagram < = reversed ACROSS 1 SERF frees< less the central e 4 … Read more >>
Day: 6 November 2008
F.T. No. 12,918. Set by Orense, 6 November, 2008
WATCH THE BIRDIE! An ingenious puzzle , made comparatively simple once the bird and insect theme was discerned. Naomi makes her appearance again – she is in this month’s Guardian Genius puzzle as … Read more >>
Independent on Sunday 977 by Quixote
Very easy, indeed, I thought – as fast as I’ve solved any Indy puzzle this year – but not solved correctly, thanks, Neal H. * = anagram 1 C (HEAP)O 5 TEST CASE … Read more >>
Guardian 24539/Araucaria
A relatively straightforward Araucaria, thought including a couple of words that were new to me, with a theme based on various kinds of beating, Key: dd = double definition * = anagram < … Read more >>
Financial Times 12,909 – Dante
From Monday Prize Crossword on 27 Oct 2008 dd = double definition cd = cryptic definition rev = reversed or reversal ins = insertion cha = charade ha = hidden answer *(fodder) = … Read more >>
Financial Times 12,908 by Cincinnus
Weekend FT Prize Puzzle from October 25 A splendid puzzle this week from Cincinnus. I especially like 21A, 23A and 14D. Across 1. ORWELL – OR (men?) + WELL (satisfactory) 4. BROMATES – … Read more >>