Financial Times 17204 Steerpike

Thank you to Steerpike. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 8. Appetite returns in middle of jiu-jitsu lesson (4) LUST : Hidden in(in middle) reversal of(returns) “of jiu-jitsu lesson“. 9. Turns out … Read more >>

Financial Times 17,198 by FLIMSY

I have found some of the recent FT offerings pretty challenging, so it was with some relief that I found the solutions going in readily on this puzzle, although a few required me … Read more >>

Financial Times 17,193 by GUY

An enjoyable puzzle; not too hard, not too easy. Thank you Guy.

Oops! Sorry the blog is late, I wrote this up first ting and then forgot to hit the “Publish” button at the end.  I am on holiday now, I cam answer queries but complicated corrections to the blog may have to wait until I can get to real computer rather than phone.

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Financial Times 17,192 by BOBCAT

Well, I found this rather hard sledding, for some reason, with a variety of elaborate constructions on some clues, and a couple of inventive surprises, mentioned below, but overall an enjoyable challenge nonetheless. I am not sure that I quite explained 6D. Note the ninas TAILS and CLAWS down around the center column; is this a Bobcat trademark? (I am a newbie on the FT scene.) As always, I welcome comments and elucidations.

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