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*=anag, []=dropped, <=reversed, hom=homophone, cd=cryptic definition, dd=double definition. Wednesdays have become distinctly tougher this year. Several unfamiliar terms and some challenging clueing meant that this one really put up a fight. I’m not … Read more >>
Slightly unexpected to see Nimrod on a Tuesday – I was hoping for something a little easier on the first day back after a long weekend! I struggled with the corners on this … Read more >>
dd = double definition cd = cryptic definition rev = reversed or reversal ins = insertion cha = charade ha = hidden answer *(fodder) = anagram What a hairy puzzle and ever so … Read more >>
A collection of flowers, three of each kind. Fairly easy, as is normal for a Tuesday FT. I had one question (the definition of CRYOSTAT) and one minor complaint (repeating the use of LORE). Across … Read more >>
*=anag, []=dropped, <=reversed, hom=homophone, CD=cryptic def Some nice clues with one or two I didn’t entirely follow. Across 1 Hazard: Hard around AZ. 5 Banknote: >: Bank + note. Not sure that in … Read more >>
As usual, an excellent puzzle from Rufus – there are some particularly satisfying cryptic definitions here. Across 7. FIVE-STAR VESTA in FIR 9. OPENER Double definition 10. PROP PRO = “for” + P[arty] … Read more >>
A solid outing in this issue. Nothing to moan about. Nothing to praise to the rafters perhaps but tight clueing leading to certain answers. I solved this quite swiftly (approx. 1 pint) but … Read more >>
Did this at work in my copious free time — which wasn’t much so I’ve left a few questions behind. The 12 letter perimeter words were all compound words. Across 1 PINCH,COMMONS – … Read more >>
*=anag, []=dropped, <=reversed, hom=homophone, cd=cryptic definition, dd=double definition. I found this tough going this week, and still haven’t managed to explain 12. There’s some splendid clueing in there though, including at least two … Read more >>
Solving time: 13:50 This week a mini-theme of prices, of admiralty, liberty and blood, as quoted by various literary sources, as well as several biblical references (e.g. 8/7dn, 18dn, 19dn) possibly giving a … Read more >>
A bit tougher than usual from Phi, maybe because of some words that were unfamiliar to me. But all excellently put together. Solving time, 31 mins * = anagram < = reversed ACROSS … Read more >>
A very enjoyable puzzle, with lots of good clues. Across 1. MIDDLE-DISTANCE (TEN MILES CAD DID)* 8. THIEF THE over I + F = “foot”; the definition is “one lifting” 9. BUMBLING “BUM … Read more >>
We get a puzzle from Bannsider around once a month, and every month that puzzle is never less than bloody marvellous. I’m pleased to say that this month is no exception. Across 1 … Read more >>
In this one, clues were of two types: Position clues, where the clues were numbered but required entry cyclically (ie starting anywhere in the entry space), and Momentum clues which were unnumbered but … Read more >>
We were told that wordplay in twelve clues was deficient by a single letter, the omissions making an arrangement for what the couple failed to provide when it was first demanded. Further, solvers … Read more >>