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Financial Times 13963 Neo – The Grid/Clues

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Apologies for the lack of a post. As of now, today’s FT puzzle hasn’t been posted online.  Could I please bother someone to send me a scanned copy at scchua2004@gmail.com  Thank you in advance.   Thanks for … Read more >>

Financial Times 13957 Phssthpok

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Thanks Phssthpok for an enjoyable puzzle with some clever disguises.  Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 What yacht salesman does in parade (8) SHOWBOAT :  [SHOW BOAT](what a yacht salesman does … Read more >>

Guardian Cryptic 25587 Rufus

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The usual from Rufus today, with some enjoyable surfaces.  Thanks Rufus.  Definitions are underlined in the clues.  The picture set at the bottom has an unidentified link with the crossword. Across   1 Two … Read more >>

Financial Times 13951 Peto

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I think Peto is new to the FT.  I was initially anxious, it being somewhat uncharted territory.  However, the puzzle turned out to be quite the usual  FT start to the week, ie. more straightforward than … Read more >>

Guardian Cryptic 25579 Shed

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This balances yesterday’s puzzle, and there should be no similar complaints today (but there are complaints…and there are complaints – and complainants).  A tough one especially the right half.  Though completed, I can’t explain … Read more >>

Financial Times 13945 Armonie

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Like previous Armonies, this one is to warm you up for the rest of the week.  Thanks Armonie.  I especially liked 26A and 5D, the latter with a nice touch of misdirection.  Definitions … Read more >>

Financial Times 13939 Neo

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I’ve enjoyed all of Neo’s puzzles, sometimes with a little doubt about being able to complete.  This is another fine example, and thanks Neo for the enjoyment, and the variety of subjects to … Read more >>

Financial Times 13933 Gurney

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A straightforward, accessible puzzle, I think, thanks to Gurney.  Definitions are underlined in the clues.  Picture set at the bottom has an unidentified link with the crossword. Across 1 Calm and able to move … Read more >>

Guardian Cryptic 25563 Rufus

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Thanks Rufus for another trademark puzzle with double definitions, cryptic definitions and not-so-long anagrams to the fore (though he holds the record for the longest word – an anagram of 58 letters – used … Read more >>

Financial Times 13927 Armonie

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Tuesday is the start of the week for FT crosswords, and hence usually a warm-up exercise for later in the week.  Thanks Armonie, for this one – some nice surfaces.  Definitions are underlined … Read more >>

Guardian Quiptic 639 Orlando

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Thanks Orlando for a staple Quiptic – cryptic definitions, double definitions, some cryptic too, and not too complex charades and anagrams.  Elegantly straightforward clues, but still enjoyable.  Definitions are underlined in the clues.  … Read more >>

Guardian Cryptic 25554 Paul

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This was an interesting puzzle, thanks Paul.  It was challenging and hard to get into because the gateway clue to the theme, was tricky – complex wordplay and an unusual definition.  Definitions are … Read more >>

Financial Times 13921 Phssthpok

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Phssthpok travels a lot in this puzzle, with references and words from abroad (including Scotland? 🙂 ).  Very nice clueing, with the added bonus of words whose etymology I enjoyed tracking down.  So thank … Read more >>

Financial Times 13915 Neo

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Every so often the FT will start its week (Monday being a prize puzzle, it doesn’t count) with a more-than-usually difficult one eg. a Neo.  So I thought, on seeing the setter and … Read more >>