Guardian 24,576 – Gordius
Not too hard today but a few unsatisfactory clues. “” = homophone * = anagram < = reversed Across 1. SCARCE. SCARFACE – ‘FA’. Fa is the subdominant note of the scale. 5. … Read more >>
Independent 6915/Morph
Nice puzzle with an amusing mini-theme. I couldn’t get 10 and I don’t understand all of the wordplay in 5. Not completely convinced about 14d either, although I can’t see what else the … Read more >>
Inquisitor 102 – Responsibility by Kruger
I have certainly increased my knowledge of obscure Gods and Goddesses from different mythologies as a result of this puzzle, but am very grateful that I had a copy of the specific reference … Read more >>
Guardian 24575 / Puck
Apologies for any errors here – I’m rather beset by work and illness at the moment. My partner did about half of these, so thanks to her for the help… Across 9,19,7 and … Read more >>
Independent on Sunday 983 by Quixote (14 Dec 2008)
Solving time, 17 mins * = anagram < = reversed ACROSS 1 S (LO) UCH 4 SAUCE (PA) N (can use)* 9 ELGAR L in rage< 10 PNEUMATIC (Team in Cup)* 11 G … Read more >>
Financial Times No. 12,954, Set by Cincinnus, Dec 18, 2008
A speedy crossword this morning with very little to challenge the solver. My only concern is the three letter word at 25d. I may not have the appropriate explanation, and am open, as … Read more >>
Independent 6,919 by Nimrod
*=anag, []=dropped, <=reversed, hom=homophone Fairly typical Nimrod, I think. Unconventional in places, with a few tenuous ones and a couple that I’ll need you to explain to me. There’s a theme in the … Read more >>
Financial Times 12,945 – Dante
Monday FT Prize Crossword on 8 December 2008 dd = double definition cd = cryptic definition rev = reversed or reversal ins = insertion cha = charade ha = hidden answer *(fodder) = … Read more >>
Financial Times 12,944 by Cincinnus
FT Weekend Prize Puzzle from December 6 I am in a rush this week so here is my analysis with minimal comments. Across 1. TOM WOLFE – WOLF (predator) in TOME (book) 5, … Read more >>
Independent 6,918/Dac
Nothing too difficult here, but absolutely nothing to complain about either. Lovely clues as ever from Dac, and a nice way to pass the time on the 73 bus between Angel and Euston … Read more >>
Financial Times 12,953 by Monk
I used to approach Monk’s offerings with a degree of apprehension but fortunately I have now become used to his style. Some fine clues today (I particularly liked 14a and 17a, amongst others), … Read more >>
Guardian 24,574/Rover
A bit of a mixed bag today, with some very simple anagrams a a few nice clues, but also some rather weak ones, and a couple of obscure (to me) references. Key: dd … Read more >>
Azed 1906: Morse coda
Apologies for the late publication of this blog. I’m a last minute substitute and pressure of work prevented me from filing it yesterday as I had intended. The puzzle itself was an elegant … Read more >>
Independent 6917/Eimi
Much of this I liked, but there were one or two clues that I wasn’t sure about, for one reason or another. Across 1 GARCONS — CD, Nancy the place in France 5 SADNESS? … Read more >>
Financial Times 12952 / Satori
I was away in Bangalore for a couple of days but luckily returned home this morning in time for my scheduled blog. A puzzle that doesn’t come under the ‘easy’ category. Across 1 … Read more >>