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Monday Prize Crossword/Apr 29 Yes, half of the clues were double or cryptic definitions, but this was once more an enjoyable offering from Dante. That said, I am always a bit annoyed when … Read more >>

Monday prize Crossword/Apr 22 Another sound puzzle by Armonie who seems to have taken over from the slightly more adventurous Crux as a Prize setter. Definitions are underlined wherever possible and/or appropriate. Across … Read more >>

Monday Prize Crossword/April 15 Nothing too tricky in this typical Dante crossword. Apart from the odd homophone and the palindrome at 16ac, Dante restricted himself to the standard devices. We were given cds … Read more >>

Monday Prize Crossword/Apr 8 While I was expecting a Crux puzzle, I got an Armonie instead. Some think he is too easy and/or really worth a Monday, but I think differently. Despite the fact … Read more >>

Monday Prize Crossword/Apr 1 This Dante crossword was published on the 1st of April but lacked any topical clues. No references to the day, instead a lot of anagrams and the usual smoothness typical … Read more >>

Monday Prize Crossword/Mar 25 Enjoyable crossword by Falcon which, for some reason, I found slightly harder than usual. Good variety of devices (but no cryptic definitions!) and – as always – care for the surface, … Read more >>

Monday Prize Crossword/Mar 18 A fairly typical Dante puzzle which can be found here.  That said, not that many cryptic definitions this time. Much to my advantage. Definitions are underlined wherever possible and/or … Read more >>

Monday Prize Crossword/Mar 11 It is a well-known fact that Mr Halpern likes to save his best work for The Guardian (as Paul). But if perhaps a tad (or two) less adventurous, this … Read more >>

Monday Prize Crossword/Mar 4 Enjoyable puzzle by Falcon (who many of Ye ( :-)) may know as the Observer’s Everyman). A crossword that can be found here. Definitions are underlined wherever possible and/or … Read more >>

Monday Prize Crossword/Feb 25 Most of this Dante puzzle went in very quickly but, not for the first time, I had some real trouble to fully finish a crossword by this setter. The … Read more >>

Monday Prize Crossword/Feb 18 Just like puzzles by Dante/Rufus or Falcon/Everyman, Armonie/Chifonie’s crosswords are regarded by many as nearly perfect for those new to Our World of Magic. In my opinion, Armonie is … Read more >>

Monday Prize Crossword/Feb 11 A friendly starter of the week (a week ago, that is), one that can be found here. Not much to groan or moan about, although I realise that at … Read more >>

Monday Prize Crossword/Feb 4 A very satisfying crossword by Crux who is one of my favourite setters at the easier end of the FT’s spectrum (but only when he keeps the number of cds to a minimum … Read more >>

Monday Prize Crossword/Jan 28 Another Monday, another Dante?  I am not sure. There were quite a few clues that I didn’t find particularly satisfying. Perhaps it was just me. If indeed so, I … Read more >>

Monday Prize Crossword/Jan 21 Once more an immaculately clued crossword by Falcon which can be found here. Not one at the higher end of the spectrum, but just like the Observer’s weekly Everyman … Read more >>