Independent 7152 by Nimrod
Not too difficult a puzzle from Nimrod which I solved in under 30 minutes. However, there are a few clues where I think the answer is right, but I am not entirely sure … Read more >>
Day: 17 September 2009
Guardian 24,807 – Araucaria
Quite a challenge today, mainly due to the problems with getting started in such an interlocking grid. Once 15dn was cracked the rest became easier, however. Across 7. SCARLET. A reference to Will … Read more >>
Independent on Sunday 1022 by Quixote (13 Sep 2009)
Not too hard, I found, solving time 17 mins * = anagram < = reversed ACROSS 6 ANDREI SAKHAROV (a risk a handover)* Nobel Prize winner (1921-1989) 9 S PINE L 10 G … Read more >>
Financial Times 13,184/Falcon
This is the first puzzle I’ve had a crack at, let alone blogged, in a little while so was relieved to be reintroduced into the shallow end of the pool. While solving, there … Read more >>
Financial Times 13,175 – Crux
Monday Prize Crossword on 7 September 2009 dd = double definition cd = cryptic definition rev = reversed or reversal ins = insertion cha = charade ha = hidden answer *(fodder) = anagram … Read more >>
Financial Times 13,174 by Cincinnus
Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of September 5 Another Cincinnus that, for me, is as impeccable as it is satisfying. Across 9. PATRIARCH – ATRIA (courts) + RC (Catholic) in PH (parish … Read more >>