FT

Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of July 21, 2012 Some people may not be thrilled but I was happy to come across a Cinephile puzzle for the first time in a while. … Read more >>

A difficult but very rewarding puzzle.  Monk at his best. I really enjoyed this, a good stiff challenge.  I did go astray a couple of times.  Having spotted X, Y and Z  etc … Read more >>

One can depend on Neo to provide a (not overly) challenging and enjoyable puzzle.  A few uncommon words/meanings, but not ungettable, with confirmation from the referrences.  Thanks Neo.  Definitions are underlined in the … Read more >>

Plain sailing – an enjoyable ride     Across 1 FISH-OIL (marine substance) IS H in FOIL (thin sheet) 5 FITMENT (furniture) FIT MEN (gym goers) T (time) 9 IN ONE (combined) NO … Read more >>

I took a while to work my way through this one, getting into terrible trouble in the south-west corner. But, looking at the completed grid now, I’m wondering what all the fuss was … Read more >>

Monday Prize Crossword/Jul 16 Another Dante Crossword written in his familiar style, although – just like in his previous puzzle – too many double definitions.  In the Down clues there were even three in a … Read more >>

Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of July 14, 2012 Gozo marked Bastille Day with a veritable tour de force, a puzzle in which all the clues except two (11 and 14D) have … Read more >>

It may look like I’m “stalking” Peto, but it’s because he/she (still incogito) comes on only on Tuesdays.  This puzzle follows the same mould as the previous oes – some nice surfaces, a couple of … Read more >>

* precedes all nine themed answers           * Olympic host cities Across 1 MADE TO MEASURE (suits someone) MAD (daft) E TOME (English book) A (article) SURE (certain) 9 … Read more >>

Nothing too challenging from Merlin today. A few more ‘hidden’ solutions than I’d like, and perhaps one or two somewhat stretched definitions, but also some lovely surfaces. I enjoyed it. ACROSS 1. WEIGH … Read more >>

Monday Prize Crossword/Jul 9 It’s a well-known fact that Monday Prize Crosswords can be found at the easier end of the spectrum. This Falcon puzzle was no exception, but I hasten to say that … Read more >>

Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of July 7, 2012 A couple of tricky clues here and three especially good ones in 4A (ESCARGOT), 20A (DECIMAL POINT) and 23A (CIAO). Across 1. DEPART … Read more >>

I don’t think I have blogged Styx before.  I enjoyed this and although it was straightforward I did not find it easy.  The challenge with Styx seems to be interpreting the subtle definitions and … Read more >>

I found this the hardest Tuesday FT for some time.  A handful of answers in the bottom half corners held me up, and I hope I’ve got them right.  But no complaints.  Enjoyed … Read more >>