Guardian 24575 / Puck
Apologies for any errors here – I’m rather beset by work and illness at the moment. My partner did about half of these, so thanks to her for the help… Across 9,19,7 and … Read more >>
Day: 18 December 2008
Independent on Sunday 983 by Quixote (14 Dec 2008)
Solving time, 17 mins * = anagram < = reversed ACROSS 1 S (LO) UCH 4 SAUCE (PA) N (can use)* 9 ELGAR L in rage< 10 PNEUMATIC (Team in Cup)* 11 G … Read more >>
Financial Times No. 12,954, Set by Cincinnus, Dec 18, 2008
A speedy crossword this morning with very little to challenge the solver. My only concern is the three letter word at 25d. I may not have the appropriate explanation, and am open, as … Read more >>
Independent 6,919 by Nimrod
*=anag, []=dropped, <=reversed, hom=homophone Fairly typical Nimrod, I think. Unconventional in places, with a few tenuous ones and a couple that I’ll need you to explain to me. There’s a theme in the … Read more >>
Financial Times 12,945 – Dante
Monday FT Prize Crossword on 8 December 2008 dd = double definition cd = cryptic definition rev = reversed or reversal ins = insertion cha = charade ha = hidden answer *(fodder) = … Read more >>
Financial Times 12,944 by Cincinnus
FT Weekend Prize Puzzle from December 6 I am in a rush this week so here is my analysis with minimal comments. Across 1. TOM WOLFE – WOLF (predator) in TOME (book) 5, … Read more >>