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As one would expect from Dante, an enjoyable puzzle with compact clues and neat surfaces.  Thanks to Dante.  Definitions are underlined in the clues.  [[The pictures at the bottom have unidentified links to … Read more >>

This was a real challenge – 1,6 27,28 and 8,23 as yet unexplained         Across 1,6 SUBMERGED TENTH the struggling masses  – underclass 9 BALSA wood A SLAB< (a piece … Read more >>

Good morning, all. And happy World Book Day! This offering from Sleuth was more Janet and John than War and Peace for me, but that’s not to say it wasn’t enjoyable (though I do … Read more >>

Monday Prize Crossword/Feb 25 Most of this Dante puzzle went in very quickly but, not for the first time, I had some real trouble to fully finish a crossword by this setter. The … Read more >>

Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of February 23, 2013 I found this Mudd to be a mixed bag. A couple of clues were tough, such as 1A (MIMOSA) and 19D (SLAP-BANG). A … Read more >>

I am a Gozo fan and always enjoy solving his puzzles learning much entirely useless information (the best kind) along the way. As you will know Gozo puzzles are themed, this one is … Read more >>

I found this a tad harder than usual, with the explanations for the NE corner the last to yield.  Enjoyed the challenge though, so thanks to Phssthpok.  Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across … Read more >>

Well crafted, smooth clues from the Don         Across 1 SUBSCRIBER dd 6 CHUB fish H (hard) in CUB (young animal) 9 CORINNE girl INN (pub) in CORE (body) 10 … Read more >>

Not a toughie, but a goodie: plenty of variety and invention here from Orense, though perhaps one too many hidden solutions. A nice accompaniment to my morning coffee (and what a splendidly sunny … Read more >>

Monday Prize Crossword/Feb 18 Just like puzzles by Dante/Rufus or Falcon/Everyman, Armonie/Chifonie’s crosswords are regarded by many as nearly perfect for those new to Our World of Magic. In my opinion, Armonie is … Read more >>

Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of February 16, 2013 This proved a somewhat challenging puzzle for me, especially 20D (SETT) which got me so stumped I had to ask for help. My … Read more >>

It is a lovely sunny morning here, I sat outside for the first time this year and this crossword was a perfect accompaniment to my cup of tea and a pancake.  Smooth surfaces and … Read more >>

A new setter/pseudonym with an impressive debut.  Nice surfaces and misdirections.  I was stumped for an explanation to the answer to 10across, and had to call for help from some good friends (grateful … Read more >>

Pretty straightforward – not sure about a couple of double definitions         Across 1 DISTRACT amuse DI (policeman) S[teele’s] TRACT (political pamphlet) 5 PHENOL acid O (old) HEN (layer) in … Read more >>

Thanks, first off, to Jed for covering my FT shift last week. This was a nice puzzle to come back to: fairly straightforward, but enjoyable and inventive. Thank-you, Falcon. ACROSS 1. FACE CARD … Read more >>