Monday Prize Crossword / Apr 24, 2017
Fairly typical Dante with indeed a lot of cryptic and double definitions this time,
something that is not always the case (despite what many solvers think).
FT
Financial Times 15,530 by Goliath
Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of April 22, 2017
Financial Times 15,539 by AARDVARK
I found this a bit of a struggle, which is unusual for an Aardvark puzzle.
Financial Times 15,538 by CRUX
People, you should try this. The Tuesday FT can be a bit ho-hum but today, Crux has produced a little masterpiece. If you can access it, trust me, there are at least half-a-dozen way-hay moments. No theme, no tricks, not at all hard, just pretty and with moments of beauty.
Financial Times 15,535 by MUDD
An excellent fun crossword from MUDD. Several inventive clues and misdirections kept proceedings consistenly interesting !!
Financial Times 15,534 by ALBERICH
A challenging puzzle from Alberich this cold Thurday morning…
Financial Times 15,525 – Armonie
(Easter) Monday Prize Crossword / Apr 17, 2017
Armonie’s puzzle was mostly (but not fully) straightforward. Enjoyable, too.
Financial Times 15,524 by Mudd
Prize Weekend puzzle from the FT of April 15, 2017
Financial Times 15,533 by GOZO
A very enjoyable puzzle to solve and an especially enjoyable one to blog. Thank you Gozo.
Financial Times 15,532 by GURNEY
Straightforward Tuesday fare from Gurney and some fun Googling opportunities, including for one answer I’m not entirely sure of.
Financial Times 15,529 by ORENSE
A simple offering from ORENSE, making a rare appearance on a Friday. Thanks Orense for a gentle workout.
Financial Times 15,528 by GAFF
A tribute puzzle from Gaff…
Financial Times 15,520 – Dante
Monday Prize Crossword / Apr 10, 2017
Dante: all rather familiar (and enjoyable), still enough to discuss.
Financial Times 15,519 by Rosa Klebb
Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of April 8, 2017 Another gem from Ms. Klebb! My clue of the week is 18d (AVIATRIX) and I also applaud 1a (MAHOGANY), 21a (WINNOW), 23a (AQUITAINE), … Read more >>
Financial Times 15,527 by WANDERER
I would have said medium difficulty except for there being one clue I cannot explain. Any help finishing this off would be appreciated. Thank you Wanderer.