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A minor theme relating to bugs runs through this crossword. These clues are Across 1 HORNET – H, OR, net 15 LOCUST – lo(Cu)st 21 MANTIS – man, rev. of ‘sit’ 31 CICADA … Read more >>

A rapid-fire, skeletal posting for now as I’m won’t have any more free time for the next several hours. At least this leaves the stage clear for others to opine until I can … Read more >>

Not as entertaining as yesterday’s gem, with rather a lot of anagrams, and little to challenge.  One unusual word in 27a and I was not happy with 10a, but straight-forward on the whole. … Read more >>

Monday Prize Crossword on 5 January 2009 dd = double definition cd = cryptic definition rev = reversed or reversal ins = insertion cha = charade ha = hidden answer *(fodder) = anagram … Read more >>

Weekend FT Prize Puzzle from January 3 This puzzle was moderately tough for me and there is one clue (20A) that I fail to completely understand. Across 1. TIGHT-FISTED – double definition 7. … Read more >>

A colourful puzzle with some delightful clues which were instrumental in providing a great deal of enjoyment. I thought 8d was rather weak and spent a little time trying to determine an alternative answer … Read more >>

I have two clues to go but my blog can’t wait any longer. 4dn is clue of the puzzle for me. Across 1 HYSTERIA – anag. of this year 5 SHREWD – cha. … Read more >>

It’s hard to say exactly why Alberich’s puzzles amuse me so much. They seem to exude a sense of attention to detail and cliche-avoidance, which suggest that the clue-writing process was a labour … Read more >>

KATZENJAMMER or GUEULE DE BOIS – A hangover in any language from this alcoholic puzzle with drinks  from many lands.  At least it ended with a coffee!  Only 20A was a new word … Read more >>

Monday Prize Crossword on 29 December 2008 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 December 30 Here we have a typical, charming puzzle from Cincinnus. I especially like 25A and 1D. Across 1. DAMSONS – MAD (nuts) backwards + SONS … Read more >>

A mixed bunch today, some sports related clues, some misleading surfaces and some unusual indicators (eg ‘skin’ as an enclosure indicator in 29a). I thought this was a little more difficult than the … Read more >>

Since I started writing here, this is the first time I am encountering Moodim. I enjoyed doing the puzzle. Across 1 RAISED EYEBROWS – two def. – Pleasing clue; the arch of the … Read more >>

A fairly gentle pipe-opener to start the year off here. Despite an easy solve, I haven’t fathomed the wordplay behind 5D yet and am clutching at straws somewhat on 13A. Across 1RE,FORM 4 … Read more >>

New Year Greetings to everyone.  I can find no upload of the puzzle today, so if anyone has access to the newspaper and would like to blog for me, please go ahead.  Otherwise … Read more >>