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scchua Thank you to Chifonie for an enjoyable crossword. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 Policeman seizes haul in fortified house (4,5) PEEL TOWER : PEELER(a policeman, named after Sir Robert Peel, … Read more >>
Thanks Chalmie for an enjoyable puzzle. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 State essentially giving rector restorable friary (8) VICTORIA : Central 2 letters, respectively, of(essentially) “giving rector restorable friary“. Defn: … … Read more >>
A good Quiptic, with the NE corner the last to yield. Thanks to Carpathian. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 Swimmer private investigator managed to hoax regularly (7) PIRANHA : PI(abbrev. … Read more >>
Thanks to Loglady for a puzzle as challenging as any weekday Independent. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 Odd features of chakra coach (3) CAR : 1st, 3rd and 5th letters … Read more >>
This was perhaps a little easier that the Crucibles I’ve encountered before. Thanks to Crucible. Definitions are underlined in the clues. There seems to be a geological theme, in line with the setter’s … Read more >>
This was quite difficult in parts. Thanks to Hamilton. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1,18across Obeying Thatcherism requires a new approach to foreign aid policy (7,6,2,4) CHARITY BEGINS AT HOME : … Read more >>
A tough one for me. Thanks to Paul for the mental exercise. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1, 12 Position achieved in government, still I act a lunatic, Trump admits? (9,6) … Read more >>
Thanks Hectnce for a Quiptic that fits the bill. Definitions are underlined in the clues. There are 3 birds and a couple of bird references in the solutions, but that’s probably of no … Read more >>
Thanks to Peter for an enjoyable puzzle. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 Matches at Chelsea entertaining one carrying books? (7) SATCHEL : Hidden in(… entertaining) “Matches at Chelsea“. 5 Symbol … Read more >>
Thanks to Raich for this thematic puzzle. Definitions are underlined in the clues. The crossword marks the 80th anniversary today of the signing of Munich Agreement, with the solutions to 1 across, 11 … Read more >>
Thanks to Hamilton. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 Cell is helping to get the go-ahead (8) PLATELET : PLATE(a helping of food) + LET(to get the go-ahead;to be allowed to). … Read more >>
Thank you Carpathian. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 Form of ID personal assistants wear (8) PASSPORT : PAS(plural of abbrev. for “personal assistant”) + SPORT(to wear;to have on a distinctive … Read more >>
A slow start, but once having got a foothold, it wasn’t as bad as it first seemed. Thanks to Brummie. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 Part of Tennessee Williams’ last … Read more >>
Thanks to Boatman for the themed crossword. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 8 Wooded area and lake conceal backward-looking rip off (8) ARBOREAL : [AREA plus(and) L(abbrev. for “lake”) ] containing(conceal) … Read more >>
Thanks Raich for a quick enjoyable solve. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 Spin doctors inaccurate about Society writer (6) PROUST : PR(abbrev. for “Public Relations”, a term to refer to … Read more >>