FT

Well crafted, smooth clues from the Don         Across 1 SUBSCRIBER dd 6 CHUB fish H (hard) in CUB (young animal) 9 CORINNE girl INN (pub) in CORE (body) 10 … Read more >>

Not a toughie, but a goodie: plenty of variety and invention here from Orense, though perhaps one too many hidden solutions. A nice accompaniment to my morning coffee (and what a splendidly sunny … Read more >>

Monday Prize Crossword/Feb 18 Just like puzzles by Dante/Rufus or Falcon/Everyman, Armonie/Chifonie’s crosswords are regarded by many as nearly perfect for those new to Our World of Magic. In my opinion, Armonie is … Read more >>

Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of February 16, 2013 This proved a somewhat challenging puzzle for me, especially 20D (SETT) which got me so stumped I had to ask for help. My … Read more >>

It is a lovely sunny morning here, I sat outside for the first time this year and this crossword was a perfect accompaniment to my cup of tea and a pancake.  Smooth surfaces and … Read more >>

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 >>