Puzzle from the Weekend FT of August 26, 2023
Month: September 2023
Cyclops 760 – Yesterday’s Conspiracy
I have to admit to leaving this blog to the last minute, due to imminent-holiday preparations, so the solving process is a little hazy…but in hindsight it seems all up to scratch for a Cyclops…
Financial Times 17,511 by NEO
An interesting challenge from NEO with a wide range of difficulty in the clues.
Independent 11,510 by Phi
Bert is on the last leg of his Mont Blanc Circuit today. Apart from being tired, drenched on occasions, unable to complete one leg of the MBC due to snow (30 – 50cm at high level apparently) and with a few Compeed blister plasters (the first time he has ever needed them), he has survived. Problem was, would Joyce survive the Phi puzzle and blog today?
Was it because I was on my own solving the puzzle or was Phi more difficult today?
Guardian 29,164 – Arachne
A delight to see Arachne again, with a “normal” puzzle after a tribute to Nutmeg and a joint effort with her. No major difficulties here, but an abundance of elegant clues. Thanks to … Read more >>