FT

I had fun solving this grid from Orense – a couple of gems that I quite liked solving were 13ac and 2d. However, the parsing for a couple of clues still eludes me … Read more >>

I’m bound to say, I’m afraid, that I didn’t enjoy this puzzle all that much: the complicated constructions, unhelpful grid and occasional questionable definition made it a bit of a slog. I’m ready … Read more >>

Monday Prize Crossword/Dec 30 After two Dantes we were likely to get a Crux and yes indeed! Did I like this puzzle? Not sure. My solving partner didn’t like the puzzle as a … Read more >>

Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of December 28, 2013 I found this puzzle more challenging than most but also highly satisfying. While 17D (TANGERINE) stands out as a particular gem, I think … Read more >>

An sound puzzle from Mudd with an interesting grid. I would describe this as a run-of-the-mill puzzle from Mudd, but his talent shows that every-day fare not have to be dull fare.  Thank … Read more >>

A rare, if ever, Tuesday spot for Dante, which I suppose is necessitated by having to place Gaff’s puzzle in yesterday’s spot (for obvious reasons).  Much has been said about Dante’s style, a … Read more >>

Interesting grid from Bradman – quite a few clues with clever word plays and cluing. Quite enjoyed solving it – started off slowly but with the anagrams in, conveniently in all quadrants (3D, … Read more >>

Good morning, and a very happy new year to you all. Armonie eased us into 2014 with a gentle but satisfying solve; nothing to really test the little grey cells here, but the … Read more >>

Monday Prize Crossword/Dec 23 A Carte Rosée from Dante, meaning an empty grid with only blanks.  Finding the position of the black squares wasn’t as bad as it initially seemed to be, though. Last … Read more >>

This is my last 15sq. blog for 2013, so a Happy New Year to one and all, and have a great festive time tonight.  This last 2013 FT offering was a bit difficult to … Read more >>

The Christmas Jumbo from Gozo in which we were told “The 52 clues lead to pairs of solutions beginning with all 26 letters of the alphabet, as indicated. Within each pair of clues, … Read more >>

Monday Prize Crossword/Dec 16 My last blog of 2013 and yes, surprise surprise, a Dante! On the day this blog goes online I’m outside the UK  (yes, do have a guess 🙂 ).    And so, dear … Read more >>

Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of December 14, 2013 This is a mischievous crossword with an undisclosed wordplay element common to the four double-slotted clues 5-6, 10-12, 23-28 and 25-26. These all … Read more >>

One of the advantages of standing in for someone who is away on holiday is that I get to cover one of my favourite setters. That said, I found this to be one … Read more >>

Firstly, Season’s Greetings and a Happy New Year to all.  Not an easy one from Gaff today, especially his cryptic caption, which, even after much time trying to decipher, has completely eluded me.  Thanks to … Read more >>