Financial Times 13,513 – Dante
Monday Prize Crossword on 11 October 2010 Another no-sweater from Dante and his slick wordplay to start the FT week. ACROSS 1 SLIGHT Minor shows discourtesy (6) dd but what is the function … Read more >>
Uncle Yap
Guardian 25145 Boatman – Fluid Floral Fandango
Boatman has woven an intricate set of clues around the word flower, which can take on more than one meaning. I found the clues very challenging, taking me nearly an hour to unravel. … Read more >>
Financial Times 13,507 – Falcon
Monday Prize Crossword on 4 October 2010 Not the usual week-opening breeze this time since Falcon had a couple of hard-boiled eggs which I could not fully understand without help from my occasional … Read more >>
Guardian 25139 – One-Eyed Brummie
One of the events I look forward to every fortnight is the appearance of the latest Private Eye puzzle with its irreverent, risque and outrageous clues. Today, as Brummie, this compiler included some … Read more >>
Financial Times 13,501 – Dante
Monday Prize Crossword on 27 September 2010 Another light and easy puzzle from our regular week-opener, Dante. ACROSS 1 ASSUME AS (when) SUME (rev of EMUS, birds) 4 GRAFFITO *(a gift for) a … Read more >>
Guardian 25133 Paul – Do The Bossa Nova
WOW! A follow-on from one of my favourite setters. I am indeed blessed. As to be expected, Paul combines linguistic intrigue with a generous sense of humour, making his puzzles so challenging, yet … Read more >>
Financial Times 13,495 – Crux
Monday Prize Crossword on 20 September 2010 Another light and easy week-opener from Crux. ACROSS 1 TEHRAN *(the) + RAN (fled) for the capital of Iran (Persia) 4 IN CLOVER Cha of INC … Read more >>
Guardian 25,127 / Paul
Another mastery offering from one of my favourite setters who is a deft hand at combining devilry and humour with a touch of risque in most of his puzzles. However challenging his clues … Read more >>
Financial Times 13,489 – Dante
Monday Prize Crossword on 13 September 2010 Welcome back, Dante to this familiar spot. As expected, a fun-filled easy stroll to start off the FT week; except possibly for a couple of hard-boiled … Read more >>
Guardian 25121 – What Shall We Do With The Drunken Boatman
When, as usual, I quickly read through all the clues before I start solving, I could not help but notice a common thread of drinks and drunks; just my cup of tea, if … Read more >>
Guardian 25115 – Crucible, A Severe Test
I have always thought crucible is a container used in the science laboratory and the name of a famous venue for snookers in Sheffield, Yorkshire. This morning, I looked up Chambers which told … Read more >>
Financial Times 13,477 – Dante
Monday Prize Crossword on 30 August 2010 Another pleasant challenge from our slick Dante, entertaining us with his smooth surfaces and the inevitable cryptic definitions, which some people hate. Fortunately, I happen to … Read more >>
Guardian 25109 – Puck the Magic Dragon
What a delightful puzzle from Puck with a mini-theme of certain Internet-related terms here and there. The devices employed are multi-various and many would raise a snigger or even a guffaw. Most entertaining. … Read more >>
Financial Times 13,471 – Crux
Monday Prize Crossword on 23 August 2010 ACROSS 1 VILLAINOUSNESS *(an evil soul’s sin) almost an &lit 10 ELECT synonymous with SELECT 11 UNTAXABLE Zero-RATED (answer to 14) goods (like infant food) are … Read more >>
Guardian 25103 – Paul
Hurray! On the trot, I get to blog Paul, indeed a master craftsman who did not disappoint with his unique brand of teasing and tantalising clues, ranging from the obvious to the obscure; … Read more >>