Financial Times no.14,108 by REDSHANK
I’ve always liked redshanks, pretty and raucous little lakeshore potterers that they are, and I’m a big fan of Redshanks, too – and this minor masterpiece is one of his very best. I … Read more >>
Day: 13 September 2012
Guardian 25,740 / Araucaria
I’m not very good at spotting ninas but these days the name of the game seems to be ‘Spot the error’. However, Araucaria is not noted for either and I found this an … Read more >>
Independent 8,086 / Nestor
It is Thursday today so any number of different compilers can by lying in wait for one, although Nestor has always featured prominently in my Thursday blogging slots. Long may that continue, although … Read more >>
Financial Times 14,099 – Crux
Monday Prize Crossword/Sep 3 Sometimes it’s D-Day (i.e. Dante), sometimes it’s C-Day. C stands for Crux, a setter with a love for good surfaces. This particular puzzle which can be found here , … Read more >>
Financial Times 14,098 by Cincinnus
Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of September 1, 2012 Ah, what a lovely puzzle! Plaudits for 12A (LA MER), 18A (EXTRACTOR FAN), 24A (LA SCALA) and 9D (TRANSFORMATION). Slight, tentative quibble about … Read more >>