Inquisitor 115 – In Memoriam by Schadenfreude
Solving time: about 2 hours, with reference help This puzzle presented thematic material in a novel way in the grid, and from each clue. We were told that the perimeter contained a writer … Read more >>
Day: 19 March 2009
Independent 6996 by Mordred
This was a marvellous crossword, many thanks, Mordred. Great clues all through, very difficult (solving time, 53 mins) but very satisfying to finish. There’s also quite a subtle Nina (hidden message not necessary … Read more >>
Guardian 24,651/Paul
Either this was a very difficult puzzle, or I just wasn’t on Paul’s wavelength today. It took me ages to get started, and things didn’t get much better even when I’d finally got … Read more >>
Independent on Sunday 996 by Quixote (15 March 2009)
I find Quixote the easiest of the Indy setters – I solved this in 11 mins. I recommend it, along with Everyman in the Observer, to those thinking of first dipping their toes … Read more >>
Financial Times 13,029/Flimsy
I hope that my appraisal of this puzzle is not jaundiced by having solved it in something of an already bleary-eyed mood. I found this to be an balanced blend of innovative ideas, … Read more >>
Financial Times 13,020 – Cincinnus
Monday Prize Crossword 9th March 2009 dd = double definition cd = cryptic definition rev = reversed or reversal ins = insertion cha = charade ha = hidden answer *(fodder) = anagram Quite … Read more >>
Financial Times 13,019 by Cinephile
FT Weekend prize puzzle from March 7 Cinephile brings us a mix of some clever clues (23A, 25A, 26A, 15D), some pedestrian ones (1D), a couple of familiar ones (15A, 17D) and a … Read more >>