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I always enjoy Klingsor’s crosswords: not horribly difficult, but not too easy either, and a nice variety of excellent clues with lovely surfaces. Definitions in darkviolet, underlined. Anagram indicators in italics. ACROSS … Read more >>
Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of January 25, 2020
An elegant puzzle, thank you Redshank. ACROSS 1 ANCESTRY Experts attempt to introduce new stock (8) ACES (experts) TRY (attempt) contains (to introduce) N (new) 5 HASSLE Harry interrupts Martha’s sleep (6) … Read more >>
It’s Eccles again in the Wednesday slot – we’re in for some fun. As we have come to expect, this was an enjoyable solve with some great surfaces and several laugh-out-loud moments – … Read more >>
Imogen steps up to the plate this morning.
Wire has provided today’s crossword for our delectation. This week’s Tuesday theme needs no introduction, as many of the solutions entered in the grid refer to the mafia, its tradition, films about it, … Read more >>
Hi of Hihoba here again. I’m trying to pay back my fellow bloggers who took up the slack when I was unwell, so two in a row from me. I do enjoy Chalicea’s … Read more >>
A solid puzzle with some notably smooth surfaces.
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/28047. Despite the Don’s predilection for less common words (only 21A ADAR SHENI was new to me – and the anagram wordplay, coupled with a vague definition, … Read more >>
VELIA kicks off the week… Slight issue with the blogging tool today, so apologies for the delay. I really rather enjoyed this crossword, lots of great clues, and a nice level of difficulty. … Read more >>
Typically straightforward Monday fare, I think. Thanks to Chifonie. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 5 Workshop produces ornament I love (6) STUDIO STUD [ornament] + I O [I love] 6 … Read more >>
Thanks to Carpathian for a good introductory crossword – quick and cryptic. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 Rolling dice proven to show foresight (10) PROVIDENCE : Anagram of(Rolling) DICE PROVEN. … Read more >>
Typically, the Monday Indy is a gentle start to the crosswording week in that paper. This was certainly that: not many anagrams, but plenty of easy-end charades to get you going. One I … Read more >>
Some fairly standard Cyclops-ean fare this fortnight – an enjoyable, if not too taxing solve… My solving copy doesn’t have any particular notes – I think I made fairly steady progress, although writing … Read more >>
The puzzle can be found here. Hello all. On a pleasingly palindromic date we have perfect Sunday fare from Flitwick, of which I particularly enjoyed FATHOM. I also noted the simple but very … Read more >>