FT

A generally good challenge from REDSHANK today, but for a couple of hiccups in the clues. FF: 8 DD: 7 ACROSS 1 GRETA GARBO Boast about visiting great eccentric old star (5,5) [ … Read more >>

Neo is the setter of today's FT puzzle. This was definitely at the less challenging end of the Neo spectrum. The top half went in very quickly, and the bottom half soon followed. … Read more >>

Non-prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of November 14, 2020 An estimable puzzle as usual from Alberich.  My favourite clues are 7ac (LINESMAN), 14ac (MUGSHOT), 15ac (A STORM IN A TEACUP), 23ac (CHEAT) … Read more >>

A tough one from Io, but no surprise there! Thank you Io. I always enjoy Io puzzles, but having to blog one add the extra dimension of facing public embarrassment if I fail … Read more >>

Decent Tuesday fare with some pleasing surfaces. A speed-solve this morning. All above board and accurately clued and with some very 'readable' clues. Thanks to Gurney. ACROSS 1 GULF STATES Significant difference, says … Read more >>

A ZAMORCA to start off the week. Good mix of clues here. Some great surfaces too. I especially liked 17d and 14a (though that is possibly because I made some over the weekend). … Read more >>

A tough challenge from BRADMAN this Friday. Thanks Don, for the workout. Also, thanks to Geoff for helping me get across the line.FF: 9 DD: 9 ACROSS 9 EPIDERMIC In widespread disease there’s … Read more >>

A headscratcher from Julius this morning. Maybe I'm tired, but I found this a bit of a slog this morning, although many of the answers were quite easy to get, as long as … Read more >>

Non-prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of November 8, 2020 Another nice puzzle from Mudd.  My favourites are 27ac (NEEDED) and 9dn (PARSEC). ACROSS 1 STRESSED Tense as tempting confections wheeled over (8) … Read more >>

A themed puzzle again this week. Thank you Gozo. I enjoyed this but found it surprisingly tricky despite being familiar with the themed entries. ACROSS 1 CARMEN Operatic MOT mechanics (6) cryptic definition … Read more >>

Thanks to Peto. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1. Able to go through without a hint of resistance (6) CLEVER : “cleave”(to go through/to make a way through something, as if … Read more >>

Plenty to enjoy in this morning’s puzzle from Moo. A straightforward, neatly clued puzzle with a good mix of clue types. Favourites of mine include 11a, 6d, 8d and 14d. Thank you Moo! … Read more >>

A tricky treat from WANDERER this Friday. Thanks WANDERER for a delectable challenge. FF: 9 DD: 9 ACROSS 1 MOCK HEROIC Make fun of rich Old Etonian leader, waving in burlesque style (4-6) … Read more >>

A fine puzzle this morning from Redshank. There was a lot to like in this morning’s crossword, especially 11dn and 19ac, which I hope I have explained properly in the blog below. I … Read more >>

Non-prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of October 31, 2020 As usual with Bradman, this puzzle gave me some challenges and prompted several look-ups.  There are at least two answers that I did … Read more >>