Day: 13 January 2012

Beelzebub 1,139

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We’ve had rather a long time to complete Beelzebub 1,139 for several reasons. I must admit I needed it: this seemed a very challenging puzzle. Still here we are, and as the New … Read more >>

Independent7877/Phi

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Unusually difficult for Phi today, I thought: on my first pass I solved far fewer clues than usual. Perhaps this was the result of my incompetence but one factor was the number of … Read more >>

Guardian 25,531, by Araucaria

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A gentle Friday puzzle from Araucaria, in which for once ellipses between clues actually contribute to the solve. I went straight in at 5ac. and the rest was mostly plain sailing . Thanks … Read more >>

Financial Times 13,900 / Aardvark

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It’s pretty unusual for Aardvark to make a Friday appearance and it made for a pleasant change. A gentle, enjoyable crossword with clever misdirections and natural clue surfaces. 1a isn’t fully explained, help … Read more >>