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Financial Times 14982 Jason

Wed July 15, 2015 at 2:39 amTue July 14, 2015 at 8:44 am by scchua

A minor holdup in the NW corner, otherwise smooth solving. Thanks to Jason. Definitions are underlined in the clues. P.S. I’m the replacement blogger for today, in case you’re wondering why I’m on … Read more >>

Financial Times 14,979 by WANDERER

Fri July 10, 2015 at 2:39 pm by Turbolegs

A really intriguing challenge from Wanderer today. Cant put my finger on it but it was unlike any other FT puzzle this week. There is some kind of grid play (thematic?) happening with stand-alone clues making sense when joined and read vertically. A bit of local UK/London knowledge would have helped me today – I had to figure out related clues and then confirm on the web.

Financial Times 14,978 by SLEUTH

Thu July 9, 2015 at 11:42 amThu July 9, 2015 at 7:34 am by David and Linda

Back from walking the dogs to a gentle Thursday crossword. Thanks, Sleuth

Financial Times 14,969 – Falcon

Thu October 29, 2015 at 5:40 pmThu July 9, 2015 at 12:05 am by Sil

Monday Prize Crossword / Jun 29, 2015

This was perhaps my quickest Monday solve ever. Very easy puzzle for the more experienced, ideal crossword for beginners.

Financial Times 14,968 by Mudd

Thu July 9, 2015 at 12:01 am by Pete Maclean

Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of June 27, 2015 Here we have another great puzzle from Mudd. My clue of the week is the &lit. 12a (CUBA). Other excellent clues are 31a … Read more >>

Financial Times 14,977 by AARDVARK

Sat July 11, 2015 at 9:03 pmWed July 8, 2015 at 10:34 am by PeeDee

Not too easy and not too hard, just right. Many times I thought I had come to a complete stop but each time I found just one more chink that showed the way to another solution. Thanks Aardvark, very enjoyable.

Financial Times 14976 Neo

Tue July 7, 2015 at 2:25 pmTue July 7, 2015 at 3:50 am by scchua

Thanks Neo, for an enjoyable, not too hard (including the long answers) puzzle. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 Engaged with number due at ground made less (10) ATTENUATED : AT(engaged with, … Read more >>

Financial Times 14,973 by ARTEXLEN

Fri July 3, 2015 at 6:39 am by Turbolegs

My first time blogging this setter. A solid challenge from Artexlen – one that was eventually solved after some intriguing trysts with word play. I would have liked to see some of the long-winded clues be more crisp. Speaking of which 4d was incredibly so – a 17 letter clue for a 14 letter solution! 🙂 Thanks Artexlen – it wasnt easy going but totally worth it !!

Financial Times 14,972 by GAFF

Thu July 2, 2015 at 6:54 am by David and Linda

A laudable theme. Thanks to the setter.

Financial Times 14,963 – Dante

Thu October 29, 2015 at 5:41 pmThu July 2, 2015 at 12:05 am by Sil

Monday Prize Crossword / Jun 22, 2015

After a couple of harder Dante puzzles, I found this one mostly easy until, yes, until ….

Financial Times 14,962 by Goliath

Thu July 2, 2015 at 11:16 amThu July 2, 2015 at 12:01 am by Pete Maclean

Financial Times 14,971 by HAMILTON

Wed July 1, 2015 at 1:05 pmWed July 1, 2015 at 10:33 am by PeeDee

Solved this one quickly enough but I am having trouble explaining some of the clues – any help appreciated. Thanks Hamilton.

Financial Times 14,970 by COURTIER

Tue June 30, 2015 at 10:18 am by loonapick

Anyone for tennis?

Financial Times 14,967 by MAGWITCH

Fri June 26, 2015 at 4:51 am by Turbolegs

Magwitch gives us company this Friday morning – with a challenge filled with straightforward elegant cluing as has come to be expected of her. Quite a lot easier compared to her earlier grids so an excellent opportunity for newbies at the FT to get familiar with the solving experience. Thanks Magwitch !

Financial Times 14,966 by REDSHANK

Thu June 25, 2015 at 7:24 am by David and Linda

A very pleasant crossword, fair throughout and with two outstanding clues. Thanks, Redshank.