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Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of April 6, 2013 I call this an exceptionally good crossword puzzle. It has several brilliant clues, most notably in my estimation 20A (METABOLISE), 22A (HOTHOUSE), 3D … Read more >>
I found this quite easy to solve yet very satisfying in the process. Loads of variety and interest and fresh ideas, how does he keep it up? I am continually astonished at Cinephile/Araucaria’s output. … Read more >>
Yesterday ‘the Thatcher tribute puzzle’ was referred to but K’s D said that we could rest easy (and he was quite right). I have to be out later, so got up well in … Read more >>
The puzzle may be found at http://www.guardian.co.uk/crosswords/cryptic/25924.
Eleven corrections to definitions spell a phrase explaining 10 unclued entries. The remaining unclued entry (defining the phrase) would “in normal cryptic crossword usage, regard Lato’s interpretation as erroneous.” Don’t really understand … Read more >>
In the last Crux I blogged I made the comment that there were some very nice surfaces. The same comment applies today. Thanks to Crux. Definitions are underlined in the clues. [[The pictures … Read more >>
It’s Joyce’s turn this week. We’ve been blogging for over a year now but this is only the second Punk puzzle that we have crossed swords (let alone footballs) with. We always … Read more >>
What a delightful solve. Qaos has taken great pain to make each clue so smooth and fluid on the surface, just like Rufus. I like the way the definition is disguised in each … Read more >>
So we start the week with Quixote, slightly odd looking grid I thought when I opened the paper. Can’t see anything other than a good easyish start to the week, but then I … Read more >>
Pretty straightforward, I thought, unlike a few of the slightly more challenging recent ones; but none the worse for it. It’s 10 days or so since I solved it, but I don’t recall … Read more >>
‘For beginners and those in a hurry’, says the puff on the Guardian crossword website. I’m not a beginner, but it’s a good job I wasn’t in a hurry this morning. Please tell … Read more >>
The usual Monday comfort fare of (mainly) cds, dds, and anagrams from Rufus. Enjoyable, even if short in solving. Thanks to Rufus. Definitions are underlined in the clues. [[The pictures at the bottom have … Read more >>
A very enjoyable Sunday crossword from Poins, with at least a couple of chuckles along the way. Whilst I think I’ve almost explained everything, one or two bits and pieces didn’t quite click … Read more >>
Apologies for the tardy post, and many thanks to Gaufrid for pointing out the oversight. This was quite a tough week, so there are a couple I haven’t been able to explain fully. … Read more >>
Lorraine: Another enjoyable puzzle from Everyman, but alas I fear I am running out of ways to praise the Everyman puzzle, so why not have a go! As always a big thank you … Read more >>