A familiar face on Friday serves up a nice entertaining puzzle. Thanks to Bradman for a gentle solve to end the work week with!!
Day: 9 December 2016
Independent 9,409 by Phi
Although this was no easier than Phi usually is, indeed rather tricky in places, most of these answers can be explained in one short parsing. So really quite simple despite appearances — to use what is rapidly becoming a cliché if it hasn’t done so already, the mark of a good setter.
Definitions underlined and in maroon.
Guardian Cryptic 27,063 by Nutmeg
A very enjoyable challenge, with plenty of misdirection. Favourites were 15ac, 1dn and 2dn. Thanks, Nutmeg