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A really tough puzzle from Monk, as hard as you will find in any of the UK daily papers.  I got there in the end. Many thanks Monk for yet another super mental workout.  … Read more >>

Another enjoyable offering from Jason; thanks to him.  Definitions are underlined in the clues.  [[The pictures at the bottom have inidentified links to the puzzle.]] Across 1 Drink in guide finally is looking … Read more >>

I was hoping for something easy and breezy to see me off on my Easter hols, so my heart sank when I saw that Gozo was treating us to a themed puzzle – … Read more >>

Monday Prize Crossword/Mar 18 A fairly typical Dante puzzle which can be found here.  That said, not that many cryptic definitions this time. Much to my advantage. Definitions are underlined wherever possible and/or … Read more >>

Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of March 16, 2013 This puzzle struck me as looser and harder than the typical Cincinnus. My top clues are 9A (OPERETTA), 12A (RATES), 2D (SPECTATOR) and … Read more >>

An super eclectic mix from Cinephile, really enjoyable.  There is one clue that I cannot explain, any help appreciated. I love the breadth of general knowledge required to solve Cinephile puzzles such as … Read more >>

An enjoyable puzzle from Armonie, with some nice surfaces.  Thanks to Armonie.  Definitions are underlined in the clues.  [[The pictures at the bottom have unidentified links to the puzzle.]] Across 1 One ran … Read more >>

Clever stuff – 6 down still a mystery         Across 8 CARAFE some wine RA[c] (service mostly) in CAFÉ (restaurant) 9 STOPOVER break for driver ST (road) OP (work) OVER … Read more >>

Sorry I’m so late. I awoke with a headache and – on seeing that it was once again a Hamilton Thursday – an agonised groan. For some odd reason I always find Hamilton … Read more >>

Monday Prize Crossword/Mar 11 It is a well-known fact that Mr Halpern likes to save his best work for The Guardian (as Paul). But if perhaps a tad (or two) less adventurous, this … Read more >>

Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of March 9th, 2013 Cinephile marks the 30th anniversary of his first puzzle in the FT. Of course, as most readers will know, John Graham has been … Read more >>

Gaff is not a regular on Wednesdays so it was nice to have a change fronm the usual suspects.  Easy or difficult? I found this easy to get the ansers but in some … Read more >>

Today’s puzzle by Neo, who appears more often than not on a Tuesday, is a relatively easy one by his standards.  Lots of good story-telling surfaces.  Thanks to Neo.  Definitions are underlined in … Read more >>

Ingenious stuff – well worth a try         Across 7 UNDER WAY progressing (humourous dd) 8 VIVACE lively (music) VI (little female) V (very) ACE (very good performer) 11 BASIC … Read more >>

A crossword as splendid as the fine frosty morning outside my office window. Not too testing a challenge, but inventive and for the most part old-chestnut-free – and a dash of old-school Hollywood … Read more >>