Independent 8,547 by Phi

The usual pleasant and sound crossword from Phi. I can’t see that there is anything really to ask questions about, which suggests to me that there will be few comments, since everything seems to have been understood.

The last time I blogged someone suggested that I described the Nina at the end of the clues, not here, so as not to give anything away before the reader begins (something the software I use doesn’t seem to allow). No danger of anything being given away this time, though. I can’t see anything, but I’ve learnt through experience not to agonise for too long over Phi’s Ninas.

Definitions in italics.

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Financial Times 14,564 by ALBERICH

This was a tough grid for a Friday and required several attempts before the grid began to show a semblance of respectability. I still didn’t have enough time to finish and needed Gaufrid’s help to chip in the missing clues. (see entries in red)

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