Never knowingly undersolved
Solving time: 10 mins This was a very cleverly worked theme which took some thought to see, even with only one thematic answer (20ac) unsolved. The nine relevant answers are all surnames of … Read more >>
When I agreed to stand in for Eileen today I was hoping for something pleasurable to cover and I have not been disappointed. I found this a little easier than some of Paul’s … Read more >>
A very throughly themed puzzle for us today, based around characters in the works of 5ac. My own knowledge here is deeply lacking, which was a significant obstacle, though a good number are … Read more >>
This was a pleasure to solve. Impeccable clues, creative and challenging without being insurmountable. It took me the longest time to see 4D, but got there in the end. Across 1 BILL OF … Read more >>
The last Bannsider puzzle I blogged had a theme based on the rock group Kasabian. I’ve looked at diagonals and unches, and I can’t see any obvious theme in this puzzle, but I … Read more >>
Much like 1A, this puzzle had a solid enough core but lacked that extra flair and creativity to put it in the running for any major accolades. Across 1 LIVERPOOL – (role old VIP)*- … Read more >>
Seems to have been a while since I blogged a Nimrod, but I always find his puzzles a good, fun challenge. I was glad of the mini Iron Man theme and some long … Read more >>
We completed this crossword in a most pleasant way – in bed with a cup of tea during a rare weekend at home, before a pub lunch. Its gentle wit was much appreciated, … Read more >>
Another cleverly-themed puzzle from Brendan, with a lot of very nice clues. I particularly liked the misleading definitions in 7 and 8 dn. I can’t fully explain 12ac – suggestion welcome. … Read more >>
Monday Prize Crossword on 10 May 2010 A gentle start to the FT week is always guaranteed by the Monday prize crossword. Very fair. ACROSS 1 MAISONETTE *(no estimate) 7 CODE C (circa … Read more >>
Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of May 8 My favourite clues in this puzzle are 9A (WENDY), 25A (BOW STREET) and 16D (WORKMATES). Across 1. SOMEHOW – anagram of HOME in SOW … Read more >>
As usual, an immaculate little crossword from Dac, with elegant well-constructed clues. The explanation of one of the answers defeats me, but it will almost certainly be immediately made clear. (As I did … Read more >>
Some tricky clues today, with one (12ac) that I cannot fully explain. Unusually for an FT puzzle there is a Nina. The left and right columns, taken together, read THE OUTSIDE EDGE. I am … Read more >>
Solving time: about 1 hour In this puzzle, which “depicts an historic event”, the gimmick is that “When the clue answers have been entered, some squares will be empty. In the final grid … Read more >>
The first Bonxie I’ve blogged is also the first time I’ve seen 3dn, 18dn or 22ac. Everything else was mostly straightforward, but I did have to guess and google 3 and 22 in … Read more >>