FT

Dante, turfed out of his Monday spot this week, turns up on Tuesday.  As usual, there are some excellent cd’s (30 across, 1 down).  But I thought the best clues today were the double definition clues, which are … Read more >>

A straightforward solve with some fine clues, my favourites being 26A and 5D. I’m not sure of 28A – there is either an error with my answer or with the clue. Across 1 … Read more >>

A perfectly respectable crossword, with several particularly fine clues.  Just a pity for Styx that that it’s hard to escape the inevitable sense of “After the Lord Mayor’s show..” still lingering from yesterday’s … Read more >>

Prize puzzle from the FT of Monday 7 February Another Monday, another Dante.  As usual, there are some clever cd’s (4 down, 8 down stand out for me) and dd’s (I particularly liked … Read more >>

Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of February 5 Here’s another good puzzle from Cincinnus. My favourite clues are 9A (TITLE), 12A (WHOA), 20A (NICK) and 7D (BEECH). Three answers were terms I … Read more >>

An amazingly good crossword, and a fitting tribute to the birthday boy.  Here at home the kids are off school today for half term break and my wife is away for the week, so it … Read more >>

I don’t know what has prevented Agentzero from blogging today but here is an analysis of the clues. Sorry, no comments from me. I have an optical migraine at the moment and am … Read more >>

 Shuchi is away again this week but we should have the pleasure of her company next Friday. In the meantime you will have to put up with me. When Flimsy first appeared in … Read more >>

Plenty to get our laughing gear around today, particularly with several clues depending on a veritable diaspora of famous surnames from various realms.  I’ve simply name-checked them all, rather than provide an abundance … Read more >>

Prize Puzzle from Monday January 31 This was not difficult at all, except that it required a bit deeper cultural knowledge than usual.  Andrew Motion is well known and frequently appears in crosswords; the … Read more >>

Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of January 29 This puzzle strikes me as one of Mudd’s best. Taking pride of place is the brilliant semi-&lit that is 16D (HEATHROW). And I also … Read more >>

Another good crossword from Cinephile.   How he continues to turn crosswords out at the rate he does and still keeps them fresh and original never ceases to amaze me.  Clues 26 across and 5 down were my … Read more >>

There were a number of extremely good clues in this puzzle, but also a few that seemed imprecise to me.  The gems, I thought, were 13, 20 and 26 across. Across 1 KNUCKLE … Read more >>

 A very quick solve for me today because Bradman’s cluing was, as usual, flawless and generally straightforward. The only clue that might be considered as being less than straightforward was 5dn which required … Read more >>

I found this one a little chewy in sections and on several occasions found myself resorting to the toothpick after digesting a clue.  In fairness to Orense, there is a reasonable sprinkling of … Read more >>