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Thank you to Gurney. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1. Praise fruit Australia’s imported (8) APPLAUSE : APPLE(a fruit – that keeps the doctor away) containing(…’s imported) AUS(abbrev. for “Australia”). 5. … Read more >>
I've not come across this compiler before but, if it's a debut, it's an excellent one.
Jason certainly kept me on my toes with this puzzle this morning.
A puzzle from a constructor I have never come across before, unless it's someone with a new nickname.
A pleasing and tractable Quiptic from long-time setter Pan. Abbreviations cd cryptic definition dd double definition cad clue as definition (xxxx)* anagram anagrind = anagram indicator [x] letter(s) removed definitions are underlined Across … Read more >>
Quite a good crossword from whichever version of Everyman produced this one. I don’t want to be seen as damning it with faint praise, but after the past few weeks, when there has been some criticism of the crossword, this comes as a pleasant surprise. Recent surfaces have been a bit meaningless, but here Everyman seems to be making an effort. There are a few little points which I make in the blog, but on the whole it was all very enjoyable.
Indicators (anagram, hidden, reversal etc) in italics. Anagrams indicated (like this)* or *(this). Definitions in crimson, underlined.
Azed 2558 – Right and Left Azed effectively gives us two separate crosswords this week. Apart from 1 across, there is no link between the left and right hand sides … Read more >>
A very nice puzzle and in a traditional style. Thank you Tees.
I think this is my fourth Saturday Indy Dalibor blog, spread out over the past couple of years, and the previous three all had Ninas/themes, one of which I failed to spot! Will there be one here?…and if so, will I spot it?…
I confidently expected to see a different setter today so it came as somewhat of a surprise when I found out that it was Brendan. However, my anticipated setter did put in an … Read more >>
Thank you to Paul. Definitions are underlined in the clues. There appears to be a slight emphasis on food. Across 1. American informed about criminal wrongdoing, it follows (12) WISCONSINITE : WISE(informed/in the … Read more >>
Phi continues this week in his usual Friday slot There is one entry I can’t parse to my own satisfaction – THESIS at 23 across. Once I am faced with … Read more >>
An easy challenge from BRADMAN this Friday. Thanks BRADMAN.
Tyrus is known for rather tricky puzzles, and for themes / ninas with a political or topical content. So today . . .
Neo is today's FT setter.