A very pleasant and relatively easier challenge (compared to his past offerings) from Wanderer. It was smooth sailing all the way, with impeccable cluing (save for one which I have queried in my blog below) and some refreshingly semi-new wordplays. All in all, a bright spot on a dreary Friday, so thanks Wanderer !!
FT
Financial Times 15,292 by FALCON
A timely offering from Falcon.
Financial Times 15,283 – Mudd
Monday Prize Crossword / Jul 4, 2016
A surprise attack from Mudd on a day I was expecting another Dante.
Financial Times 15,282 by Redshank
Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of July 2, 2016
Financial Times 15,291 by JASON
I thought this a good straightforward puzzle. Often when one reads ‘straightforward’ in an introduction it is a eupemism for either ‘too easy’ or ‘dull’ – in this case not so. I didn’t coast though this nor did I find it boring. In the race to provide ever more new and innovative clues I think good straightforward puzzles sometimes get overlooked. Thank you Jason.
Financial Times 15,290 by SAYANG
One or two pleasing wrinkles in a very fair Tuesday puzzle from Sayang, a new setter to me.
Financial Times 15,287 by BRADMAN
A quick puzzle from Bradman this Friday, straightforward for 95% of the grid. A couple of clues were significantly tougher than the average for the crossword and that kept me from a finish that reflected the rapid start. Apologies for the late post, had saved a draft and then got tied up with some errands.
Financial Times 15,286 by GURNEY
Starightforward offering from GURNEY
Financial Times 15,277 – Crux
Monday Prize Crossword / Jun 27, 2016
Crux back on the scoresheet with an enjoyable and not too difficult challenge.
Financial Times 15,276 by Mudd
Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of June 25, 2016
Financial Times 15,285 / Aardvark
PeeDee’s holiday has given me the chance to return to what used to be my regular Wednesday FT slot (many years ago now!). A steady solve for me with no hold-ups or head … Read more >>
Financial Times 15,284 by DANTE
A quick solve this morning with plenty of familiar crossword constructions.
Financial Times 15,281 by GAFF
A brain-twisting experience from Gaff, more so since I didnt see the FT site version which has the preamble (that Geoff later pointed out to me). Made steady progress through the grid until I ground to a halt in the SE quadrant. Needed the prop up from Gaufrid to fill in the blanks.
Financial Times 15,280 by ALBERICH
A Thursday workout from Alberich
Financial Times 15,271 – Dante
Monday prize Crossword / Jun 20, 2016
In a Rufus-free Guardian week the ideal opportunity to still get a glimpse of our beloved setter.