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In a bit of a hurry this morning, so please forgive any typos/slips/basic errors of logic and/or judgment. Far too many anagrams for my liking from Gaff today (my rule of thumb is … Read more >>

Monday Prize Crossword/Aug 15 Two Dante puzzles in a row, but I am not one who is going to complain about that . Just like last week, please keep in mind that I cannot respond to … Read more >>

Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of August 13 Well, here is a confounding puzzle from Cincinnus. It includes a good dose of his typically brilliant clues, notably 14A (PAINTERS) and 10D (BARNACLE … Read more >>

A good plain crossword from Aardvark.   No themes, ninas or other funny business, just straightforward crossword fun.  My favourite clue was 14 down, least favourite was 17 down. Hold mouse over clue number to see clue. … Read more >>

Can’t say I’ve done many Gurneys (though I’ve, enjoyably, completed quite some Raich’s), but this was quite enjoyable.  Last one in was 9A, with the parsing coming to me only after I had started … Read more >>

Great fun with Mudd’s trademark humour on display in 20a and 14d. I found this a gentle solve without being a walkover, just the right level of difficulty to challenge without giving me … Read more >>

A lovely little puzzle from Orense today. Nothing very difficult, but plenty of wit and variety; all in all, a nice way to spend a sunny ten minutes. Or maybe I’m just in … Read more >>

Monday Prize Crossword/Aug 8 In a day and age that not everyone seems to appreciate Dante, I can only say that I liked this crossword very much. Despite the fact that Dante copied … Read more >>

Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of August 6 I think I deemed Mudd’s last prize puzzle a bit drab. This one strikes me as much better, a fine job indeed. My top … Read more >>

Yet another great crossword from Gozo, and I’m lucky enough to get to write the blog again.  It wasn’t easy, but well worth the effort to complete. The recent guest on the Desert … Read more >>

An enjoyable, not too taxing puzzle and some nice surfaces.  Thanks Armonie.  Definitions are underlined in the clues.  P.S. Two of the picture sets have a hidden connection within each respective set, which … Read more >>

Bradman’s characteristically fair puzzle with evocative and amusing clue surfaces. I started with the bottom-right and worked my way upwards, entering somewhat unfamiliar territory in the top-left with a couple of words new … Read more >>

Though England’s cities burn, the morning crossword – like the Test Match – must go on. In any case, Leeds may be grubby, scruffy, pot-holed and rainy, but I’m proud to say it’s … Read more >>

Monday Prize Crossword/Aug 1 Maybe it’s just me (or perhaps the mood I was in whilst solving this crossword), but I thought this  Crux puzzle  wasn’t the easiest of Monday Prize Crosswords. Across … Read more >>

Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of July 30 I offer my congratulations and best wishes to John Halpern, our very own Mudd (a.k.a. Paul, Dada and Punk — see our Setters page), … Read more >>