Financial Times 14,353 – Dante
Monday Prize Crossword/Jul 1 Sometimes I struggle to finish Dante puzzles but not ‘today’ (which was Monday a week ago). I found this crossword actually very easy, yet a pleasant solve. Definitions are … Read more >>
Month: July 2013
Financial Times 14,352 by Mudd
Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of June 29, 2013 I found this puzzle to be a mixture of very easy clues (4A, 19A, 25A, 30A, 5D, etc.) and very tricky ones (10A, … Read more >>
Independent 8342/Dac
What does one ever say about Dac’s crosswords except that they are as always quite delightful? He endlessly manages to produce clues that are pithy and smooth (an adjective that is often used in … Read more >>
Financial Times 14,361 / Cinephile
PeeDee is off on his hols so I am standing in for a couple of weeks. It has been over a month now since we last had the pleasure of seeing Cinephile and this … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic N° 25,996 by Brendan
The puzzle may be found at http://www.guardian.co.uk/crosswords/cryptic/25996. A puzzle with distinctly straightforward clues, and a theme announced in 21A, of writers.There are so many in the crossword, not all of them very well … Read more >>
Inquisitor 1288: Matters in Particular by Radler
Welcome to Radler … with a large number of clues and a long preamble: “Sixteen thematic items in eleven answers: one is the theme; two are the person that … Read more >>
Financial Times 14360 Jason
I was able to solve this at a steady pace, but got slowed down in the end by two in the SE quadrant. Thanks to Jason for an enjoyable puzzle, with some nice misdirections and … Read more >>
Independent 8341 / Tees
We struggled a bit more than expected with this one. We solved this independently for a change and found that we each struggled with the same clues in the SE corner although all … Read more >>
Guardian 25,995 by Shed
Quite a straightforward puzzle with few twists and turns. Entertaining, as usual Across 1 Turn universal desire into artistic medium (7) GOUACHE Cha of GO (turn) U (universal) ACHE (desire) for watercolour painting with opaque … Read more >>
Independent no 8340 by Donk.
Before I begin, a spot of self indulgence I’m getting married on Thursday to Cath and here’s a little extra puzzle from Anax http://crossword.info/anaxcrosswords/flashling . A right Celebration Cracker with a hint of my … Read more >>
Guardian Quiptic 712/Orlando
People have said previously that Orlando has mastered the art of the Quiptic, and I think this was another example of that. Plenty of anagrams to get you going, plenty of wit, and … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 25994 Rufus
A Monday Rufus, abound with cds, dds, and anagrams – and a few nautical references. Those who like involved constructions may be disappointed. Thanks to Rufus. Definitions are underlined in the clues. [[The … Read more >>
Cyclops 498: Feel-good factor
… not engendered by George Osborne, obviously, but by the lovely weather. The usual entertaining and not-too-taxing offer from Cyclops — a one-pinter for me (part from the clue I stupidly mis-solved). Across … Read more >>
Crossword Masterclasses – Update (Manchester)
Boatman has sent another update.
Independent on Sunday 1,219 by Hypnos
A rare online solve for me, not having been able to get hold of a paper last week. Good stuff once again from Hypnos, of course, and everything seemed to fit into place … Read more >>