FT

An easier than usual puzzle from Monk, but no less enjoyable for that. The grid shape means there are many fewer clues than normal, so this led to a quick solve. There are also … Read more >>

Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of November 30, 2013 It falls to me to blog John Graham’s final puzzle. And what a typically Cinephilean crossword it it! Like many of his it … Read more >>

Apart from a couple of tricky ones, quite a straightforward puzzle to solve and parse.  Thanks to Sayang.  Definitions are underlined in the clues. [[The pictures at the bottom have unidentified links to … Read more >>

My apologies for the late appearance of a blog for this puzzle but this was due to circumstances beyond anyone’s control. I will admit to appreciating this puzzle more whilst writing up the … Read more >>

Another new setter for me (in this guise, at least), and a masterly puzzle, full of originality. It took me a little while to get into and kept me on my toes throughout. … Read more >>

Monday Prize Crossword/Nov 25 Falcon’s puzzles are never to be found at the hard end of the FT spectrum but this one was, in my opinion, much easier than usual.  However, no complaints about the … Read more >>

Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of November 23, 2013 I found this puzzle easy with the exception of 5D (REMORTGAGE). It has many good clues from which I pick 10A (TOAST), 12A … Read more >>

Easier than some of Loroso’s puzzles, but still no pushover.  I like the way that Loroso doesn’t go for the obvious definitions or tenses, lateral thinking is required to make progress.   I … Read more >>

Like other Neo puzzles, one that’s not a pushover.  In fact, I needed the Nina up high at the top and down low at the bottom, to help me with the last few.  Thanks, … Read more >>

Carefully crafted clues made for a satisfying solve         Across 1 BUCKAROO cowboy BUCK (money) A (one) ROO sounds like RUE (regret) 5 PAELLA food AL (Capone) LEAP (bound)< (come … Read more >>

A new setter for me, I think, and a very decent puzzle, too. Thank-you, Armonie. Apologies for my brevity… ACROSS 1. INDIFFERENT  In [on good terms] + different [another story] 7. BOP  B [second-rate] + … Read more >>

Monday Prize Crossword/Nov 18 I am one of those solvers who find it harder to complete a Dante/Rufus than a Loroso or an Alberich (to name two highly regarded FT setters at the … Read more >>

Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of November 16, 2013 I am writing this blog entry on November 26, the day when John Graham, better known to us as Cinephile, died. His passing … Read more >>

This is my first go at an Alberich puzzle,  I found it quite tricky. Alberich seems to have more charades in his wordplay than other setters.  These were cleverly disguised so I wasted … Read more >>

A crossword that’s only slightly more difficult than usual for this setter, and which is also a pangram.  Thanks to Phssthpok.  Definitions are underlined in the clues. [[The pictures at the bottom have unidentified links to … Read more >>