FT

A twisted devious challenge from WANDERER, which was a delight to grapple with. A nina running along the sides with the 2 H’s in the centre of the grid adding a nice touch. … Read more >>

Julius provides this morning’s challenge in the FT. I started slowly this morning, with my first pass of the across clues giving me very little, but I soon got into my stride and … Read more >>

Non-prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of October 17, 2020 An entertaining puzzle from Chalmie with the theme of the works of Edgar Allan Poe.  This author appears frequently in crosswords but I … Read more >>

A tricky one from Gozo. You will need a both a cryptic mindset and good general knowledge to solve this unaided. Thank you Gozo. The grid has 10 fifteen-letter lights, not an easy … Read more >>

Solid Tuesday breakfast fare. Tasty and not too meaty. Thanks, Falcon. ACROSS 9 END Close finish (3)   Double def. Feels a bit, er, close. 10 CONSOLIDATE Strengthen vulnerable citadel soon (11)   … Read more >>

ZAMORCA kicks off the week… A nice mix of clues from ZAMORCA in this morning’s pangram (which one expects from this setter). Nothing too taxing. 4d and 16d were probably my favourites. Thanks … Read more >>

A super fun puzzle from the giant this Friday. Thanks Goliath!! FF: 10 DD : 9 ACROSS 1, 7 BACHELOR OF ARTS A degree of role reversal by composer: nothing should precede wind … Read more >>

Jason provides this morning's FT crossword. A first pass of the across clues yielded a handful of entries, enough to make the down clues very straightforward. Getting the two long answers then meant … Read more >>

Non-prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of October 10, 2020 I enjoyed this much more than the last couple of Mudds.  My favourite clues are 10ac (COASTER), 14dn (NATTERJACK), 17dn (ALGERIANS) and 23dn … Read more >>

Trickier than usual from Aardvark, but enjoyable as always. Thank you Aardvark. There must be at least one pangram in the grid, are there any letter-counters out there who would like to work … Read more >>

Thank you to Hamilton. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 7, 8. How can spitting feathers make one miserable? (4,2,3,5) DOWN IN THE MOUTH : Cryptic defn: Reference to literally having feathers/down … Read more >>

As ever, a super puzzle from Slormgorm. Quite a few well-composed anagram clues this morning. 16a is oft-seen, but oh well – a goodie in my book. Firm favourites today include 20a (ah, … Read more >>

A typical BRADMAN offering this Friday. Thanks Don. FF: 8 DD: 8 ACROSS 8 LAGOON The French journey on a shallow lake (6) LA ( the, french ) GO ( journey ) ON … Read more >>

Alberich is one of my favourite setters. I smiled when I saw who today's setter was. I enjoy the challenge of an Alberich puzzle because of his clever clues, smooth surfaces and his … Read more >>

Non-prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of October 3, 2020 This, our third puzzle by Artexlen, proved fairly easy for me.  My favourites are 29ac (LUMBAR PUNCTURE), 9dn (NORDIC) and 19dn (COUNSEL). ACROSS … Read more >>