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Four crosswords for the price of one.   This puzzle is composed of four corners that intersect by only one letter in the centre of the grid.  I’m fine with this myself but can imagine that some will … Read more >>

This was an enjoyable puzzle to solve and to blog.  There is a scientific mini-theme, especially of particle physics (and a bit of biology and chemistry), in the answers and clues, plus a couple of non-scientific/unscientific Biblical … Read more >>

Excellent way to start the day         Across 1 IMPEACH disparage I’M PEACH 5 STOMATA tiny holes TOMAT[o] (fruit) in SA (it – sex appeal) 9 FIEND monster FRIEND (chum) … Read more >>

I always enjoy Redshank’s puzzles, although my enjoyment in this instance was tempered by the fact that, having dashed through the NW corner, I spent half an hour staring at the rest of … Read more >>

Monday Prize Crossword/Apr 29 Yes, half of the clues were double or cryptic definitions, but this was once more an enjoyable offering from Dante. That said, I am always a bit annoyed when … Read more >>

Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of April 27, 2013 I found this puzzle fairly easy and generally rather good. I am also a little unsure of how to characterize 4A (SPARE RIB). … Read more >>

I found this much more amenable than the previous Io I blogged which was a desperate struggle – so getting to the end of this puzzle unaided came as something of a relief.  Still not … Read more >>

Another enjoyable puzzle from Neo.  Some difficult bits, with one answer whose explanation I struggled with, and finally had to consult my crossword oracle, with thanks.  Thanks too to Neo, as always.  Definitions are … Read more >>

Smooth and 5 down         Across 1 LIQUIDISER blender I QUID (one pound) in LE (the French) R[estaurant] 7 DEAN college administrator A in DEN (study) 9 FEAT achievement FE … Read more >>

I think Jason is a new setter for me – hullo, Jason! – and, aside from its opening with an anagram at 1ac. (a bugbear of mine), I can’t find much to fault … Read more >>

Monday prize Crossword/Apr 22 Another sound puzzle by Armonie who seems to have taken over from the slightly more adventurous Crux as a Prize setter. Definitions are underlined wherever possible and/or appropriate. Across … Read more >>

Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of April 20, 2013 I found this puzzle easy to start with and quickly completed three quarters of it. I was then completely stuck with no answers … Read more >>

An easy solve today, but enjoyable. ……………. Thank you to aztobesed for pointing out that the perimiter of the grid spells BIRDS OF A FEATHER FLOCK TOGETHER Across 8 RIALTO Bridge books returned … Read more >>

Another enjoyable puzzle from Tuesday regular, Peto.  Thanks Peto.  Definitions are underlined in the clues. [[The pictures at the bottom have unidentified links to the puzzle. Please enclose any comments on them in … Read more >>

An enjoyable solve         Across 1 PERICOPE a few words of Scripture PER (one) I (in) COPE (priestly garment) 5 IAMBUS part of poem 1am transport 10 CONKING hitting on … Read more >>