Independent 7834/Mordred
A good crossword from Mordred today, although there was in my opinion too much checking of less than 50%, including two of the dreaded 2 out of 5s. Otherwise nothing very controversial I … Read more >>
Day: 24 November 2011
Financial Times no.13,859 by ALBERICH
Some lovely – if at times maddeningly convoluted – clueing by Alberich here. Had terrible trouble with the left-hand side of the grid, but that’s down to the fuzziness of my brain today … Read more >>
Guardian 25,488 / Araucaria
Since I’m only a substitute today, I count myself very lucky to have drawn this fun puzzle from Araucaria. I really enjoyed it, for its amusing, whimsical cluing and some clever linking between … Read more >>
Financial Times 13,850 – Crux
Monday Prize Crossword/Nov 14 Crux is one of those setters whose crosswords I am always looking forward to. Many lovely touches and thoughtful cluing along the way. However, sometimes I seem to expect a … Read more >>
Financial Times 13,849 by Mudd
Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of November 12 I found some challenging clues in this puzzle, especially 1D (WOMANISH), 3D (EDEN) and 8D (REEFER). My favourite is 26D (SAGA) and I also … Read more >>