Independent 7112 by Trees (Sat 1 Aug)
Trees. That’s a new compiler I thought. Then forgot that as I stared at the clues for an immensely long time looking for inspiration. I wasn’t sure of any answers on the first … Read more >>
Day: 6 August 2009
FT 13,148/Phssthpok
Another solid outing from The Unpronounceable One, but he’s certainly produced better in the past. There were a few points along the way where I had an uncanny sense of deja vu, although … Read more >>
Independent 7,116 by Nimrod
*=anag, []=dropped, <=reversed, hom=homophone, cd=cryptic definition, dd=double definition. It must be Thursday, then! I found this very tough going indeed, and had to cheat relentlessly. Getting 15ac was something of a help though. … Read more >>
Guardian 24,771 / Orlando
My heart sank somewhat, initially, when I saw a preamble to an Orlando, who can usually be relied on to be straightforward, but soon all became clear as the names of the 60’s … Read more >>
Independent on Sunday 1016 by Quixote (2 Aug 2009)
Solving time, 23 mins * = anagram < = reversed ACROSS 6 PEP TIC 8 PINNA (leaflet) C LE 9 BOS (PO RU)S 10 P ASS I’M 11 QU A N GO 12 … Read more >>
Financial Times 13,139 – Falcon
Monday Prize Crossword on 27 July 2009 dd = double definition cd = cryptic definition rev = reversed or reversal ins = insertion cha = charade ha = hidden answer *(fodder) = anagram … Read more >>
Financial Times 13,138 by Mudd
Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of July 25 I found this puzzle to be a good challenge. I particularly like 3D and 23D, and fail to understand 27A. Across 1. DOCTOR – … Read more >>