FT

Across 1 LOSS ADJUSTER – los (sad, just) er 10 NETBALL – n, (ballet)* – Good clue. 11 DIABOLO – anag. of what remains after deleting the letters t, e, n, d, s … Read more >>

As usual, Alberich dishes up a healthy dollop of clues where the surfaces are uncannily natural (14A, 15D and 19D being today’s exemplars). However, overall, I couldn’t help but feel that this pudding … Read more >>

A relatively gentle stroll today but a very pleasant one due to the excellent surface of the clues. I had to smile at some of the clues, for example 14a, 25a and 11d though I did … Read more >>

Monday Prize Crossword on 9 February 2009 dd = double definition cd = cryptic definition rev = reversed or reversal ins = insertion cha = charade ha = hidden answer *(fodder) = anagram … Read more >>

Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of February 7 A typically delicious Cincinnus this time with a few fine clues (20A, 26A, 1D). Across 1. GORE VIDAL – GORE (green campaigner) + anagram … Read more >>

A definite challenge from Cinephile today with only a few answers entered during my first pass through the clues. However, eventually everything fell into place and the result was an enjoyable solve, though I … Read more >>

I had good time with this crossword, which I would assess as above average in difficulty. If I solve one-third of the clues in any puzzle quickly one after the other without entering … Read more >>

I thought we might be in for a hard time today what with this being puzzle number 13,000 and it being Friday the 13th but no, the only problem seems to be the … Read more >>

Two enjoyable FT puzzles in a row, first Monk now Mudd. Some of the clues had me metaphorically scratching my head but then the penny would drop and I had to smile at … Read more >>

Monday Prize Crossword on 2 February 2009 dd = double definition cd = cryptic definition rev = reversed or reversal ins = insertion cha = charade ha = hidden answer *(fodder) = anagram … Read more >>

Prize puzzle from the FT Weekend edition of January 31 I found this puzzle rather easy but fancy it might not be for those less familiar with mathematical terminology. The combination of 13 … Read more >>

As usual with Monk, some delightfully misleading clues and some excellent construction. It was a pleasure to solve and blog this one. . . Across 1,6,28 FINANCIAL TIMES CROSSWORD  *(MAN N FACILITIES) CROSS … Read more >>

I had a pleasant outing with this crossword. The left half was the first to fall; then the top right and finally the bottom right. Across  1 CHANCEL – chance, L  5 PIPING … Read more >>

A fairly benign workout – I even managed to solve this on-screen without too much difficulty (my printer having thrown another late night tantrum). A few of the clues (e.g. 26A, 19D) struck … Read more >>

What can I say? Nothing controversial today, nothing too difficult and nothing to quibble about. There were a couple of obscure words (9a & 8d) but these were easy to determine from the … Read more >>