My new job
Those of you who look at the Times for the Times blog will know that I’ve just started a new job. I can now tell you that I’ve been appointed on a trial … Read more >>
Day: 30 December 2010
Independent 7,552/Anax
This was something of a tour de force from Anax. It was also incredibly difficult! On an initial read-through of all the clues – which was something of a necessity as I wasn’t … Read more >>
Financial Times 13,580 / Sleuth
Smiffy has been caught up in the aftermath of the recent blizzards in the US and is still trying to get home after his Christmas break so you will have to put up … Read more >>
Financial Times 13,573 – Crux
Monday Prize Crossword on 20 December 2010 Crux delighted us with this selection which included some creative and amusing cryptic definitions. There are also a few devices which I have not seen before. … Read more >>
Guardian 25,206 – Pasquale
A welcome return for Pasquale after nearly two months’ absence. The Christmas gremlins are still crawling around the Guardian site, meaning this puzzle was available 24 hours early, so I had plenty of … Read more >>
Financial Times 13,572 by Mudd
Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of December 18 Another fine Mudd with, what was for me, a slightly difficult top-right corner. My favourite clues here are 13A (AFORESAID), 28A (NO FEAR) and … Read more >>