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A very high quality themed crossword from Cinephile here. The theme is Gilberet and Sullivan operas.  I knew most of these, only having to go to Wikipedia to discover The Sorcerer and Thespis.  Despite … Read more >>

I always approach a Neo with trepidation, because sometimes he can be fiendish – in a good way of course.  This one showed signs of being so (starting to sweat), until I got … Read more >>

Smashing puzzle from Gurney       Across 1 CAMSHAFT (engine part) MAC< (Scot returned) SHAFT (small handle) 5 ÉCLAIR (cake) (CAL[o]RIE)* 10 SCAMPER (run) S (second) CAMPER (van) 11 UKRAINE (country) UK … Read more >>

There is no blog so far for this splendid Alberich puzzle. Therefore, until someone turns up, I stand up and deliver one (a simple one, that is).  Being a fan of this setter … Read more >>

Monday Prize Crossword/Aug 20 Another fine crossword by Crux.  As regulars at this place may know by now, I really like this setter: good surfaces, nice spread of devices and always something to … Read more >>

Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of August 18, 2012 I found this to be another excellent Cincinnus with a few great clues and some nice challenges. My favourites are 29A (HARDY ANNUAL), … Read more >>

I am always pleased to get Monk to blog, this one a little easier than some of his recent Wednesday offereings but still no pushover.  Clever clues as always, thank you Monk. I am clearly … Read more >>

Another nice one from Tuesday regular Peto.  Not too difficult, and enjoyable.  Thanks Peto.  Definitions are underlined in the clues.  [[The pictures at the bottom of the blog have got unidentified links to … Read more >>

A mixed bag from Sleuth today: a handful of gems, some fantastic surfaces, and one or two stinkers. Still, variety is the spice of life and all that, so no complaints here. ACROSS … Read more >>

Monday Prize Crossword/13 Aug Friendly crossword (which you may find here) in the well-known Dante style. Some really nice touches today, but also The Chestnut of all Chestnuts (15d). Definitions are underlined wherever possible … Read more >>

Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of August 11, 2012 I found this to be an exceptionally good and enjoyable Cinephile. The clues I especially like are 7A (TAPE), 11A (PRIEST), 14D (DOWNGRADE) … Read more >>

Apologies for the very much later than usual posting.  The gremlin struck the FT crossword site again, and yesterday’s puzzle wasn’t available until this morning.  This is like reporting yesterday’s news, so this is … Read more >>

Very enjoyable, thank you Gozo.     All the across solutions are pieces of classical music, I had some fun looking them up in Wikipedia and Youtube.  Most were familiar, some were new … Read more >>

I’m afraid the puzzle hasn’t been posted on the FT site, and therefore I’ll only be able to blog it later than usual, perhaps even tomorrow, if it doesn’t appear today.  It would … Read more >>