Financial Times 13,088/Gozo
Other than a couple of (literally) lavatorial answers at 1A and 18, I can find little comment-worthy stuff in this puzzle. In the double-edged words of an erstwhile history teacher of mine, “It’s … Read more >>
Day: 28 May 2009
Independent 7056 by Nestor
An excellent puzzle from Nestor who I had the pleasure of meeting at Sloggers and Betters 5 in London last week. A bit easier than I expected – in particular I got some … Read more >>
Guardian 24,711 – Quantum
A nice straightforward puzzle today, perhaps a bit more straightforward than most Thursdays. Quite a lot of anagram and straightforward charades. * = anagram “” = homophone < = reversed d.d. = double … Read more >>
Independent on Sunday 1006 by Quixote (24 May 2009)
Solving time, 19 mins. The usual pleasing puzzle. * = anagram < = reversed ACROSS 6 Margaret (D)RABBLE D = daughter 8 N A (S)T IVES 9 ST RAPPER 11 NA (RK) ED … Read more >>
Financial Times 13,079 – Dante
Monday Prize Crossword on 18 May 2009 dd = double definition cd = cryptic definition rev = reversed or reversal ins = insertion cha = charade ha = hidden answer *(fodder) = anagram … Read more >>
Financial Times 13,078 by Cinephile (channeling George Eliot)
Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of 17 May Cinephile gives us one of his typical themed puzzles, this one touching on the works of George Eliot. Across 1. MY FATHER – FA[cts] … Read more >>