A somewhat unusual set-up: across clues are given in pairs, and the method of entry for four across rows is thematic (whatever that might turn out to mean), with no definition given. Another row is unclued, and must be filled with ‘the reason for the WARNING’. The down clues, meanwhile, are not idle – extra letters from their solutions give ‘the subject of the WARNING’.
Guardian Easter Prize Puzzle 26,537 by Maskarade
A real treat to solve and to blog. Thank you Maskarade.
Independent 8888 / Phi
There was one entry I haven’t come across before, but otherwise everything else covered reasonably common words or phrases. Inevitably with Phi there was a theme. Today we had MARVIN … Read more >>
Financial Times 14,901 by MAGWITCH
A gentle saunter of a grid today from Magwitch. Simple, inambiguous cluing for most part, ruffled ever so slightly by 8dn. Thanks to Magwitch for this Friday treat.
Guardian 26,542 by Tramp
The puzzle may be found at http://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/26542.
Independent 8,887 by Radian
A very nice Radian puzzle of I think a nice level of difficulty. I say ‘I think’ because I only have an impression, my actual time not meaning much. At the moment I have a strange pain in my right thumb when I try to write, which forces me to write left-handed, which is wonderful, like being a small child again, but incredibly slow, and when I have to write the letters down to get an anagram it takes ages.
Guardian 26,541 / Philistine
I am sure that some of you will have been expecting to see Eileen here today but unfortunately she has broken her wrist and is unable to type so you will have to … Read more >>
Financial Times 14,900 by BRADMAN
Today we learned that an indris is a long-tailed lemur from Madagascar. It was a fun and straightforward crossword, with some neat clues and references to a couple of heroes. Thanks, Mr B.
Financial Times 14,892 – Crux
Monday Prize Crossword / Mar 30, 2015
An enjoyable puzzle with Crux back in the saddle.
Financial Times 14,891 by Goliath
Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of March 28, 2015 I am getting better at Goliath’s puzzles and coming to appreciate them more. A couple of clues gave me trouble in this one … Read more >>
Financial Times 14,899 by Gozo
Another super puzzle from Gozo, interesting all the way through. Thank you Gozo.
Independent 8886 – Dac
After Dac’s impressive April 1st puzzle last week, it’s back to the smooth surfaces and straightforward clueing we have come to expect on a Wednesday. If you completed last week’s Dac and only looked … Read more >>
Guardian 26,540 by Picaroon
Lots to like here, with excellent surfaces and cleverly disguised definitions. Favourites were 10ac, 24ac and 3dn.
Inquisitor 1379: Snobs by Lato
Preamble: Nine thematic answers (one of two words) should be considered as associating only with ‘34-38s’, with each ‘34-38’ suggested twice. Correctly associated, all are 26s. Eight of these are clued by wordplay … Read more >>
Financial Times 14,898 by ARMONIE
A gentle Tuesday morning