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One expects a challenge from Monk, but I think this was difficult by anyone’s standards. Round the edge of the grid are THE THE (1980’s pop band) THE BARD (Shakespeare) THE OAKS (a … Read more >>

Another great crossword from Gozo, one of my favourite setters. The theme of this puzzle is setters of the FT crossword.  There are twelve setters explicitly clued, possibly there are some also some more oblique references in … Read more >>

A mixed bag from Cinephile today, some really great clues and some that seem a little lazy. This crossword shares the Barrett-Browning theme with the August bank holiday special produced by Cinephile for the … Read more >>

A very high quality themed crossword from Cinephile here. The theme is Gilberet and Sullivan operas.  I knew most of these, only having to go to Wikipedia to discover The Sorcerer and Thespis.  Despite … Read more >>

I am always pleased to get Monk to blog, this one a little easier than some of his recent Wednesday offereings but still no pushover.  Clever clues as always, thank you Monk. I am clearly … Read more >>

Very enjoyable, thank you Gozo.     All the across solutions are pieces of classical music, I had some fun looking them up in Wikipedia and Youtube.  Most were familiar, some were new … Read more >>

An enjoyable cruise from Aardvark.  I’m glad this was not too difficult as I had forgotten today is Wednesday and got off to a very late start with my blog. I’m not completely sure on 6dn … Read more >>

Smooth surfaces, witty definitions and sound clues.  I thought this was straightforward and accessible without ever being dull. I suspect this is much harder to achieve than it sounds.  Thank you Dogberry. I … Read more >>

A difficult but very rewarding puzzle.  Monk at his best. I really enjoyed this, a good stiff challenge.  I did go astray a couple of times.  Having spotted X, Y and Z  etc … Read more >>

I don’t think I have blogged Styx before.  I enjoyed this and although it was straightforward I did not find it easy.  The challenge with Styx seems to be interpreting the subtle definitions and … Read more >>

This was mostly straighforward but with just a few much harder clues thrown in to the mix. I liked the &lits here, both comple and partial.   My favourite, though probably the easiest, was … Read more >>