Financial Times 14331 by Cinephile

Quite easy for a Cinephile I thought but no less enjoyable for it. Across 1 See 12 down 4 STAFF CAR Trauma about Welshman nearly getting official transport (5,3) SCAR (trauma) about TAFFy … Read more >>

Financial Times 14,325 by Gozo

Its Geography lesson again this morning, Gozo continues to educate and entertain us.  Thank you Gozo. Though I found this quick to solve there are still a couple of answers I can’t explain (7 and … Read more >>

Financial Times 14319 by Monk

Difficult, and then some.                    Did I mention this was hard?  Down the left of the grid we have A GAUCHE and down the right A DROITE.  Across the top and bottom of … Read more >>

Financial Times 14,313 by Aardvark

Four crosswords for the price of one.   This puzzle is composed of four corners that intersect by only one letter in the centre of the grid.  I’m fine with this myself but can imagine that some will … Read more >>

Financial Times 14,307 by Io

I found this much more amenable than the previous Io I blogged which was a desperate struggle – so getting to the end of this puzzle unaided came as something of a relief.  Still not … Read more >>

Financial Times 14,301 by Orense

An easy solve today, but enjoyable. ……………. Thank you to aztobesed for pointing out that the perimiter of the grid spells BIRDS OF A FEATHER FLOCK TOGETHER Across 8 RIALTO Bridge books returned … Read more >>

Financial Times 14,295 by Monk

An easier than usual puzzle from Monk, he has taken pity on us this week.  Having said that there is still one I cannot explain, so any help appreciated.  Enjoyable to solve as … Read more >>

Financial Times 14,289 by Cinephile

I found this quite easy to solve yet very satisfying in the process.  Loads of variety and interest and fresh ideas, how does he keep it up?  I am continually astonished at Cinephile/Araucaria’s output. … Read more >>

Financial Times 14,277 by Monk

A really tough puzzle from Monk, as hard as you will find in any of the UK daily papers.  I got there in the end. Many thanks Monk for yet another super mental workout.  … Read more >>

Financial Times 14,272 by Cinephile

An super eclectic mix from Cinephile, really enjoyable.  There is one clue that I cannot explain, any help appreciated. I love the breadth of general knowledge required to solve Cinephile puzzles such as … Read more >>