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A new setter/pseudonym with an impressive debut.  Nice surfaces and misdirections.  I was stumped for an explanation to the answer to 10across, and had to call for help from some good friends (grateful … Read more >>

Pretty straightforward – not sure about a couple of double definitions         Across 1 DISTRACT amuse DI (policeman) S[teele’s] TRACT (political pamphlet) 5 PHENOL acid O (old) HEN (layer) in … Read more >>

Thanks, first off, to Jed for covering my FT shift last week. This was a nice puzzle to come back to: fairly straightforward, but enjoyable and inventive. Thank-you, Falcon. ACROSS 1. FACE CARD … Read more >>

Monday Prize Crossword/Feb 11 A friendly starter of the week (a week ago, that is), one that can be found here. Not much to groan or moan about, although I realise that at … Read more >>

Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of February 9, 2013 I find only one outstanding clue in this puzzle — that is 22D (NINJA) which is a fine &lit. — but think it … Read more >>

A tough and very enjoyable puzzle from Monk, as always. Monk often has ninas or messages hidden around the completed grid.  Given the shape of the grid and the somtimes obscure words I suspect there … Read more >>

Quite a straightforward puzzle, so thanks to setter Gurney (a 15sq. blogger in addition).  Definitions are underlined in the clues.  [[The pictures at the bottom have unidentified links to the puzzle.]] Across 1 We … Read more >>

Themed puzzle which is not fully explained – I need help please to provide a full explanation and as to why today is key           The themed SciFi movies … Read more >>

Clever, witty and enjoyable         Across 1 SHIPPING transport – sounds like SIPPING (after a few) 5 SPLASH much rain ALPS< (mountains to the west) SH[owers] 10 EVADE skirt round … Read more >>

Monday Prize Crossword/Feb 4 A very satisfying crossword by Crux who is one of my favourite setters at the easier end of the FT’s spectrum (but only when he keeps the number of cds to a minimum … Read more >>

Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of February 2nd, 2013 This is a typical Cinephile puzzle with looseness and liberties taken in a few clues that some people may object to but, for … Read more >>

With Aardvark I find getting the solutions easy but the explanations why more difficult. Today I am completely stuck on 9dn, can anyone help?  Possibly I have a mistake in 10 across? Across 1 … Read more >>

Another enjoyable puzzle from Tuesday regular Jason.  Thanks to Jason.  Definitions are underlined in the clues.  [[The pictures at the bottom have unidentified links to the puzzle.]] Across 1 Tasteless clothing before school … Read more >>

Straightforward puzzle today         Across 1 PENTHOUSES luxury flats PEN writer (THOSE US)* 7 MUGS triple definition 9 DATA evidence A TAD< (a little lad overturned) 10 CHARIOTEER Porphyrius or … Read more >>

I’ve always found it a bit of a struggle to get on Hamilton’s wavelength, and this morning’s offering was no exception – but that’s not to say I didn’t enjoy the challenge. Even … Read more >>