A familiar friend this Friday. Thanks to Bradman for this pleasant jaunt of a solve. Fairly steady progress through out the grid. A couple of clues seemed like they could have been more precise but nothing material enough to take away from some smooth cluing.
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Financial Times no.14,772 by Neo
It took me a little while to find a foothold in this multilingual offering from Neo…
Financial Times 14,763 – Gaff
Monday Prize Crossword/Oct 27 The name Gaff is usually synonymous to ‘something special’ and today it wasn’t different. “An anniversary puzzle” celebrating the 100th birthday of one of Britain’s best-loved poets, featuring a truly exceptional anagram. … Read more >>
Financial Times 14,762 by Magwitch
Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of October 25, 2014 In spite of having become somewhat accustomed to Magwitch’s cluing style, I found this puzzle difficult, especially the right half, and completed it … Read more >>
Financial Times 14,771 by IO
A really great puzzle from Io, one of the best puzzles I have blogged for a long time. Far too many good clues to single out any particular one so I will leave that up to you. Thanks Io.
Financial Times No. 14,770 by PHSSTHPOK
Barring one or two head scratchers, mostly smooth sailing today.
Financial Times 14,767 by MUDD
First up, a big “Thank you!” to Gaufrid, for covering for me these past few weeks when I was away on vacation.
Mudd’s puzzle today was a pleasant solve, themed around Scotland. The reason I suspect is Halloween (31st October) got its name from the Scottish song, “All Hallows’ Eve”, sometime around 1745.
Financial Times no.14,766 by Artexlen
Artexlen always seems to give me trouble, and this morning’s puzzle – in the nicest possible way – was no exception.
Financial Times 14,757 – Dante
Monday Prize Crossword/Oct 20 Pretty much standard fare from Dante. Quite a few anagram-based clued and at one point four double definitions in a row! But some really nice ones too (e.g. 13ac … Read more >>
Financial Times 14,756 by Mudd
Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of October 18, 2014 This was a quick and easy solve for me. My top clues are 25a (MERGANSER) and 5d (WHISTLE-BLOWER). ACROSS 1 Exact time to … Read more >>
Financial Times 14,765 by MONK
Great puzzle from Monk. The last couple of puzzles I blogged from Monk had some easier sections and I was beginning to wonder if Monk was mellowing a little.
Financial Times 14,764 / Sleuth
I don’t know what has happened to today’s scheduled blogger but something has obviously prevented him from turning up. My apologies for the late appearance of this post which, in the interest of … Read more >>
Financial Times 14,761 / Bradman
Bradman has been appearing regularly on a Friday in recent months so it didn’t come as a surprise to see him today. As is generally the norm with this setter, there was nothing … Read more >>
Financial Times no.14,760 by Orense
The customary class act from Orense.
Financial Times 14,751 – Crux
Monday Prize Crossword/Oct 13 Another elegantly clued crossword from Crux. No blog without one or two discussion points, however nothing to be upset about. Smooth start of the week for which thanks to … Read more >>