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There seemed to be more double/cryptic definitions than we are used to in a Cinephile puzzle, and there wasn’t much evidence of his trademark liberties, so I didn’t find this as enjoyable as … Read more >>

Agentzero has been delayed whilst returning home from a business trip so here is my analysis of today’s puzzle. There was a mini theme involving one board game, three card games and four game … Read more >>

John Henderson (IO) is getting married to Jane Teather (known in crossword circles as jetdoc) today. This puzzle is a tribute. 15A sets the theme of the puzzle and 12 other clues refer … Read more >>

Quite probably the most anodyne set of grid-entry words I’ve ever encountered (21A is the only answer that could even remotely be considered specialist or unfamiliar).  But that by no means necessitates a … Read more >>

Monday Prize Crossword on 12 July 2010 Falcon is another gentle compiler who will give solvers a pleasant start to the week. Nothing very complicated; but enjoyable, nevertheless. ACROSS 1 AMBUSH AM (American) … Read more >>

Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of July 10 Another strong puzzle from Mudd. My favourite clue here is 8D (TOOTHPICK). Across 1. SQUAD CAR – QUAD (one of four) in SCAR (trauma) … Read more >>

We only see Dogberry a couple of times each year (at most) and invariably on a Wednesday. I’m not sure why this is because Wednesday puzzles usually either have a theme or gimmick … Read more >>

Nothing too difficult here, except that the explanation for 21 down eludes me.  As usual, Armonie’s clues pack an amazing amount into very few words. Across 1 NOONTIDE *(TO DINE ON) 5 CROOKS … Read more >>

This was a pretty gentle, pleasant offering from Viking with plenty of starter clues (17A, 23A, etc.) to give you a foothold in the puzzle. The vocabulary was on the easy side too … Read more >>

One of those puzzles where I found the longer answers came very readily, which provided a solid skeleton from which to flesh out the rest without too much anguish.  Didn’t (or still don’t) … Read more >>

Monday Prize Crossword on 5 July 2010 Another Monday, another gentle way to start the FT week with Dante, maestro of the slick and the smooth ACROSS 1 BRAZIL BRA (supporter) ZIL (rev … Read more >>

Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of July 3 Oh, I do so like dodos playing an old record (14A), some fine sashimi (15D) and the simple but elegant ally who keeps his … Read more >>

I’m not sure what to say about this one. Whilst solving I felt that a number of clues had a rather loose definition, indicator or association in the wordplay but on reflection, whilst writing … Read more >>

I heard a short while ago that Agentzero has unavoidable business commitments today and so will be unable to blog. A pity because he missed an excellent puzzle. This was a themed puzzle … Read more >>

GK buffs will feel right at home with this puzzle which touches a range of domains like literature and biology and geography. The wordplay is accessible, so with help from good old Wikipedia, … Read more >>