Redshank’s challenge today felt like a slugfest ! Had to work hard to solve several clues, and progress was painstakingly slow at regular intervals. Thanks Redshank for a high-intensity workout !!
Turbolegs
Financial Times 15,335 by BRADMAN
A long day at work resulted in a delayed post – apologies for the same. Rushed through this, a moderately difficult challenge from the Don I thought. I was held up equal parts in the solving, as well as in the parsing, for the clues that did pose a challenge. Thanks Don, for a good workout.
Financial Times 15,329 by WANDERER
An excellent challenge from Wanderer, keeping in style with earlier offerings. I found the parsing for several clues annoyingly admirable. 🙂 Hunted for the nina without much success.
Financial Times 15,317 by BRADMAN
A good solid challenge from the Don. Progress was slow but steady and I learnt a couple of new words along the way. Thanks Don, for a workout that was more than satisfying.
Financial Times 15,311 by WANDERER
A riveting challenge from Wanderer. I was ok all the way until I reached the SE corner, where I was left to my devices trying to crack the remaining clues and needed help getting over the line. Thanks Geoff!! 27d still needs a well-parsed solution.
Financial Times 15,299 by BRADMAN
I thought this was on the tougher side of Bradman’s usual offerings. A lot of good solid clues, with some that were made difficult by me not knowing the word. All in all a good workout. Thanks Don!
Financial Times 15,293 by WANDERER
A very pleasant and relatively easier challenge (compared to his past offerings) from Wanderer. It was smooth sailing all the way, with impeccable cluing (save for one which I have queried in my blog below) and some refreshingly semi-new wordplays. All in all, a bright spot on a dreary Friday, so thanks Wanderer !!
Financial Times 15,287 by BRADMAN
A quick puzzle from Bradman this Friday, straightforward for 95% of the grid. A couple of clues were significantly tougher than the average for the crossword and that kept me from a finish that reflected the rapid start. Apologies for the late post, had saved a draft and then got tied up with some errands.
Financial Times 15,281 by GAFF
A brain-twisting experience from Gaff, more so since I didnt see the FT site version which has the preamble (that Geoff later pointed out to me). Made steady progress through the grid until I ground to a halt in the SE quadrant. Needed the prop up from Gaufrid to fill in the blanks.
Financial Times 15,275 by WANDERER
One the day of the Brexit, if Wanderer was the setter, the solver/blogger could be aptly described as Flounderer.
Financial Times 15,269 by ORENSE
An unusual visit from Orense today this Friday, thanks to whom for a clean pleasant challenge. I stumbled, on a couple of clues especially in the NW quadrant and needed a little push to get over the line.
Financial Times 15,263 by BRADMAN
A breezy puzzle from Bradman today. Good fodder for beginners on the FT. Clean cluing and a few full length clues made for a pleasurable solving experience.
Financial Times 15,257 by WANDERER
A pleasant challenge from Wanderer this Friday. Clean cluing meant a steady solve, and also one new word that I learnt today.
Financial Times 15,251 by BRADMAN
I found this easier by Bradman’s recent standards – some clues gave me reason to quibble but otherwise a pleasant smooth experience.
Financial Times 15,245 by MAGWITCH
A very pleasant challenge from Magwitch following the Pareto principle of 80% of the clues taking 20% of the time and vice versa. Thanks Magwitch for a breeze this fine Friday morning. I think my parsing for 17d can be improved upon.