An atypical challenge from BRADMAN today, with a disporportionate number of long words/phrases. A few words that I didnt know before the solve but quite easily gettable from the solid construction of the clue.
Turbolegs
Financial Times 15,849 by NEO
A grueling challenge from NEO today that I got through after a long struggle, battered and bruised. Thanks NEO, for making me feel good about the week until today, retrospectively! 🙂
Financial Times 15,843 by WANDERER
Thanks to WANDERER for a fun puzzle with a healthy injection of innovative word play.
Financial Times 15,837 by BRADMAN
Bradman returns this Friday, to dish out a straightforward challenge. I thought there were a higher-than-average number of hidden solutions and anagrams, which did help make quick work of the puzzle. Thanks Bradman.
Financial Times 15,831 by REDSHANK
A delightful witty challenge from Redshank. Totally enjoyed the experience.. Thanks, Redshank !!
Financial Times 15,820 by Mudd
Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of March 31, 2018
Financial Times 15,825 by WANDERER
A much welcome setter gives us a delectable offering to spice up our Fridays. Thanks WANDERER, for a pleasant and witty challenge.
Financial Times 15,814 by CHALMIE
A brilliant challenge from CHALMIE, thanks to whom for enlivening an otherwise normal Friday. Superb cluing and excellent surfaces – lucky to have drawn him for my blog this week.
Financial Times 15,808 by WANDERER
A superb challenge from Wanderer, thanks to whom for a riveting session of solving. Several favorite clues here, many of which had good misdirection without compromising on clue integrity.
Financial Times 15,802 by ARTEXLEN
A rare Friday appearance from ARTEXLEN, thanks to whom for a good workout. One of those puzzles where the parsing took as much time as the solving did for many clues, if not longer.
Financial Times 15,796 by BRADMAN
Usual Friday fare from Bradman, thanks to whom for a good workout.
Financial Times 15,790 by WANDERER
On the easier side of offerings that I have seen from Wanderer, thanks to whom for a gentle workout.
Financial Times 15,784 by BRADMAN
A typical Friday workout from Bradman. Unfortunately, the grid has an error in the NW corner that makes it impossible to fit one of 9ac or 2dn. To the folks ushering in the lunar new year, Gong Xi Fa Cai. Have a great year of the Dog.
Financial Times 15,772 by WANDERER
One of those days when I felt battered and bruised getting through a crossword – Thanks Wanderer, for an excruciating workout! 🙂
Financial Times 15,766 by BRADMAN
A typical Friday offering from BRADMAN, and a solid challenge which I found somewhat tough in parts …