September 16, 2011 at 12:15 pm

Independent 7775 by Phi

September 16, 2011 at 6:32 pmSeptember 16, 2011 at 12:15 pm by flashling

It seems the epidemic of pangrams at the Independent seems to be calming down. No obvious theme here, ok Winter and Sum(m)er songs appear. Not entirely convinced about 12d though. Across 1 CREATURE … Read more >>

Financial Times 13,800 / Orense

September 16, 2011 at 10:05 am by shuchi

A quick solve today. There were a few touches of wit (1d, 2d) but I am rather underwhelmed by the crossword overall. 1a seems to have an error and a couple of other … Read more >>

Guardian Cryptic crossword No 25,429, by Brendan

September 16, 2011 at 5:08 pmSeptember 16, 2011 at 9:18 am by Stella

A pleasantly intricate puzzle, the rather mixed theme being presented at 16ac, and with some more straightfoward clues to set the ball rolling. Other than 21d, all theme people are also common words. … Read more >>