Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of December 10, 2016
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Financial Times 15428 Crux
Thanks to Crux for quite an easy start to the week. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 French writer‘s false arrest (6) SARTRE : Anagram of(false) ARREST. Answer: Jean-Paul, French writer … Read more >>
Financial Times 15,425 by ALBERICH
A difficult challenge from Alberich today that I bushwhacked through for a better part of this afternoon. Thanks Alberich for a really good challenge.
Financial Times 15,424 by HAMILTON
For the second Thursday in a row, we have to work out what a letter means in the clues to solve the puzzle. Last week’s offering from Wanderer was a great example of how a themed puzzle should work. Unfortunately, I am not so keen on today’s.
Financial Times 15,414 by Mudd
Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of December 3, 2016
Financial Times 15,423 by AARDVARK
I did not find this quite as tightly clued as Aardvark’s usual fare, and there is one unsolved clue in here. Other than that enjoyable as always. Thank you Aardvark.
Financial Times 15,422 by ARMONIE
That rare thing, a perfectly formed crossword from Armonie today.
Financial Times 15,419 by BRADMAN
A familiar face on Friday serves up a nice entertaining puzzle. Thanks to Bradman for a gentle solve to end the work week with!!
Financial Times 15,418 by WANDERER
One for Ls of themed puzzles!
The preamble to this puzzle reads “L has the same meaning throughout”, so once you work out what L stands for, this is a fun puzzle.
Financial Times 15,408 by Alberich
Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of November 26, 2016
Financial Times 15,417 by PETO
I think this is the first time I have written a blog for a Peto puzzle. Very enjoyable and made to be accessible without being dull or pedestrian. Thank you Peto.
Financial Times 15,416 by SAYANG
A solid mid-week shift from Sayan.
Financial Times 15,413 by GURNEY
A nice easy puzzle from GURNEY to reset the balance for FT puzzles this week. Good for beginners on cryptic grids. Thanks Gurney for the enjoyable distraction this Friday morning.