Independent 6901/Mordred
A very good puzzle from Mordred – tricky, but not impenetrably so, and good fun to solve. There’s a Nina too, in the 8th row of the grid, although I’m not sure what … Read more >>
FINANCIAL TIMES NO. 12,936 set by ALBERICH, Nov27, 2008
An intriguing puzzle which proved less daunting than it seemed at first glance. Two short words in the top left hand corner stumped me most. I have included one or two probable answers without explanation in … Read more >>
Independent on Sunday 980 by Quixote (23 Nov 2008)
Only 20 puzzleS to go now till Quixote’s 1000th. Always a very accessible puzzle, solving time, 15 mins. * = anagram < = reversed ACROSS 1 CEREAL “Serial” 4 A B ERRANT (ranter)* … Read more >>
Financial Times 12,927 – Mudd
Monday Prize Crossword on 17 November 2008 dd = double definition cd = cryptic definition rev = reversed or reversal ins = insertion cha = charade ha = hidden answer *(fodder) = anagram … Read more >>
Financial Times 12,926 by Cinephile
FT Weekend Prize Puzzle from November 15 This proved for me to be the easiest Cinephile puzzle I have done in a long time and one of the best. Across 1. RIGOLETTO – … Read more >>
Independent 6900 by Dac
Harder than usual for Dac, I thought – two brilliant &lit clues involving anagrams and a great puzzle overall – solving time, 36 mins * = anagram < = reversed ACROSS 1 COLOURLESS … Read more >>
Financial Times 12,935 by Cinephile
I felt slightly underwhelmed having finished this one as, overall, I did not think it was up to Cinephile’s usual high standard. The surface in some clues left something to be desired and, as far as I … Read more >>
Guardian 24,556/Boatman
I blogged what I think was Boatman’s first puzzle a few weeks ago, and here he is again. The consensus then seemed to be that he was a promising addition to the stable, … Read more >>
Independent 6,899/Virgilius – It’s all about U
Great stuff as ever from the V-man. There’s a theme running through this one, with 9/25A kicking things off and then numerous references to the letter “U” in both clues and answers. I … Read more >>
Guardian 24,555 – Paul
dd = double definition cd = cryptic definition rev = reversed or reversal ins = insertion cha = charade ha = hidden answer *(fodder) = anagram What a superb day! I was solving … Read more >>
Financial Times 12,934 / Phssthpok
This puzzle is none-too-easy. In the allotted time, four clues are still to go. Can’t put on the thinking cap all the time! I am sure my friends will fill me in. Across … Read more >>
Guardian 24,554 – Rufus
Straightforward monday puzzle, lots of typical Rufus cryptic definitions. c.d. = cryptic definition d.d. = double definition * = anagram << = rev Across 1. STRATUS. ST(R)ATUS 5. FULCRA. c.d. 9. WEAPONRY. OPENWAR* … Read more >>
Independent 6898 by Radian
*=anag, []=dropped, <=reversed, hom=homophone This was mostly fairly easy, but had a couple of clues that I struggled to understand even after I’d got the answer. My only criticism would be that there … Read more >>
Private Eye/Cyclops 378 – Guidelines
The theme this time is the recent 25A perpetrated by 5A/21 and 15A/8 which 8D and embarrassed the 11A. One of them has jumped ship before he 1D. The other has been suspended … Read more >>
Crossword Ends in Violence (5)
I’ve received an email from James Cary, a TV and radio comedy writer, who has written a novel about the crossword controversy surrounding the D-Day landings (which was talked about in the recent … Read more >>