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Non-prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of January 16, 2021 My first-in was 2 but that stood alone for a time as I went on to complete the top-right quadrant then the bottom-right, … Read more >>

Tougher than I first thought, with some cryptic definitions which gave pause… A few enigmatic meanings got the old grey matter working today, in a rather tougher Tuesday solve than usual. Or perhaps … Read more >>

A tough challenge from WANDERER this Friday. Not too embarrassed to admit I needed help to solve this one. FF:9 DD: 10 ACROSS 1, 4 GROUNDBREAKERS Possibly picks pioneers or innovators (14) cryptic … Read more >>

A themed offering from Chalmie. I didn't notice the theme immediately, but when I worked out SIMON TEMPLAR and noticed that I already had WILD GEESE and MOONRAKER in the grid, I realised … Read more >>

Non-prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of January 9, 2021 I found this a good challenge with two terms that were new to me (2dn, LLANERO and 22ac, EASY MEAT), another with a … Read more >>

A gentle week-day warm-up. Not the stiffest test – actually pretty much a write-in – but no complaints, all solidly clued and with the odd, 'Oh, obviously' to keep interest alive. Thanks to … Read more >>

A rare sighting of a Monday morning GURNEY… Quite a mixed bag today, with the excellent 9a (great anagram and surface) and 16a (very clever, though I’ve a suspicion I’ve seen it before), … Read more >>

An entertaining treat from GOLIATH this Friday. Thanks G. FF: 9 DD: 8 ACROSS 1 MALICE Michael is heartless, twisted and evil (6)   [ MIChAEL (without H – heartless ) ]* – … Read more >>

A puzzle for those who like a bit of general knowledge thrown in. For solvers like me who enjoy a bit of general knowledge in their crosswords, this was a great puzzle. None … Read more >>

Non-prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of January 2, 2021 I found this Mudd fairly easy and nicely enjoyable.  My favourite clues are 21ac (BALDERDASH) which taught me some Norse mythology, 24ac (OLIVER), … Read more >>