Guardian Prize Puzzle 26,059 by Paul
A themed puzzle from Paul, and one that I suspect is on a subject very close to his heart. Thank you Paul. I have included some pictures at the end scchua style to … Read more >>
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Financial Times 14,427 by Gaff
Very enjoyable puzzle with clues ranging from the very simple to the very difficult. There is one solution I still can’t explain. This puzzle is in memory of Andy Williams the easy-listening singer who … Read more >>
Financial Times 14,421 by IO
Very entertaining and a good level of difficulty, neither too easy nor too hard, just right. There are lots of numbers in the clues and a nice mix, some were references to other clues … Read more >>
Financial Times 14,415 by Aardvark
Another very nice puzzle from Aardvark. I have blogged a few Aardvark puzzles now and he is becoming one of my favourite FT setters. Thank you Aardvark. Across 1 TROLLOPE Work list transposed in margins … Read more >>
AZED Puzzle 2,152
My first blog of an AZED as bridgesong is away at the moment. I guess it must be at the easier end of the AZED spectrum as I completed the puzzle in a single … Read more >>
Financial Times 14,409 by Wanderer
I don’t think I have blogged Wanderer before. I thought this was a super puzzle with too many good clues to pick a clear favourite. Thank you Wanderer. My only complaint (niggle really) … Read more >>
Guardian Prize Puzzle 26,035 by Maskarade – Late Summer Prize Cryptic Crossword
Maskarade is a new setter whose puzzle is published this weekend as sadly Araucaria has been too ill to set the holiday special. Also, given the choice of an alphabetical jigsaw which was … Read more >>
Financial Times 14,403 by GAFF
An anniversary puzzle from Gaff. The problem with this sort of puzzle is that though the theme is topical and the result elegant half the grid is a write-in. I did enjoy this, … Read more >>
Financial Times 14397 by Monk
Typically tough crossword from Monk, obscure words and devious constructions. There are still two solutions I cannot fathom, so any help appreciated. We have to sets of anagrams in this puzzle: BEAST, ABETS,BATES,BASTE … Read more >>
Financial Times 14,391 by Loroso
Loroso was on fine form when he set this one, every clue a gem. I nominate all the across clues for special mention, though each of the down clues is equally good. Thank you Loroso! … Read more >>
Financial Times 14,385 by Aardvark
I am back again following endless problems with my Internet connection, so first a big thank you to Gaufrid for covering for me over the last couple of weeks. I think this is the new Aardvark, … Read more >>
Guardian Prize Puzzle 25987 by Philistine
On the whole quite easy for a prize puzzle but with some nice clues to keep it interesting. I particularly liked MRS MOPP and PASTICHE. I was not so keen on three of the four four-letter … Read more >>
Financial Times 14,355 by Loroso
Loroso was in a mean mood when he wrote this one. All the way through there are misdirections and devious constructions, there are some I still can’t fully explain. Apologies for the late start … Read more >>
Financial Times 14349 by Aardvark
I enjoyed this, not difficult. but not a pushover either. No themes, ninas, special instructions, bells or whistles; just a good traditional crossword. Thank you Aardvark. Across 1 WILLOW Boy’s entertaining run down … Read more >>
Financial Times 14,337 by Gozo
Super themed puzzle from Gozo but consumed in a bit of a rush today as I was very late getting started, a shame that I did not have time to savour this puzzle … Read more >>