Financial Times 13,462 – Alberich
To avoid being too sycophantic, I’ll simply list a smattering of the clues that I relished for one reason or another; 1A, 16A, 19A, 27A, 7D, 8D, 22D. If you’re not a regular … Read more >>
Day: 12 August 2010
Independent 7,433/Nimrod
I got nowhere fast with Nimrod’s recent wedding day puzzle, and I didn’t fair much better with this one, eventually resorting to the cheat button with about 60% done. As ever from Nimrod, … Read more >>
Inquisitor 1137 – Cryptogram by Kruger
I have to confess to being stumped by the final step of this puzzle. The instructions tell us that: “The ‘cryptogram’ formed by two normally clued entries should be highlighted and the relevant … Read more >>
Guardian 25,087 – Brummie
I always feel a little nervous when I see Brummie’s name on a puzzle, and indeed it took me a while to get going with it, but it was not too hard overall, … Read more >>
Financial Times 13,453 – Dante
Monday Prize Crossword on 2 August 2010 We are back to the slick smoothie to give us a gentle start to the FT week. As usual, there is this generous serving of concise … Read more >>
Financial Times 13,452 by Cincinnus
Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of July 31 This strikes me as a mediocre Cincinnus puzzle (although with Cincinnus, mediocre is still jolly fine). My faves are 13A (MAT), 2D (BRIGHTON), 6D … Read more >>