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Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of March 10, 2012 There were a few tough clues in this puzzle, such as 9A (APTERYX) and 13D (AUDIOBOOK), but also such gems as 18A (ASSAM), … Read more >>
I got off to a quick start but then found it pretty difficult to finish. I got there in the end (just!). Thank you Monk. There were not many obscure words or meanings, … Read more >>
As always a smooth solving experience from Dac. His surfaces are quite outstanding: without apparently trying he manages one that is suited perfectly to the clue and he does this time and again. Across 1 PICNIC … Read more >>
This was not as difficult as I thought at first glance that it would be.
Answers to 16 clues have one letter removed (wherever it occurs) before entry; wordplay refers to the entry. The three unclued entries are of a kind with what these missing letters suggest. Ten … Read more >>
Thanks Phssthpok for an enjoyable puzzle with some clever disguises. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 1 What yacht salesman does in parade (8) SHOWBOAT : [SHOW BOAT](what a yacht salesman does … Read more >>
A good Tuesday work-out – all fairly and cleverly clued with good surface readings and an unusual theme. We also have another ‘trade name’ appearing which caused some debate recently on 225. Are … Read more >>
This has been a very good morning solving quite an easy Paul. Hold cursor over clue number to read a clue. Across 1 SIDEBOARD SIDE (party) + sounds like BORED (yawning) 6 … Read more >>
The usual from Rufus today, with some enjoyable surfaces. Thanks Rufus. Definitions are underlined in the clues. The picture set at the bottom has an unidentified link with the crossword. Across 1 Two … Read more >>
After celebrating his twenty-fifth anniversary with the Indy two Fridays ago, Quixote is back in his usual Monday slot with another clearly-clued and enjoyable puzzle. John, the blogger for the Don’s puzzle that … Read more >>
A value for money Quiptic from Moley today, with a very full grid to keep us occupied. I think it’s certainly an accessible puzzle, with plenty of anagrams to get beginners going. There … Read more >>
How many tabloid editors or execs will end up in “Stalag Leveson”? Expectations are being laid by the number of people that have been arrested by Operations Weeting and Elveden, but preparations are … Read more >>
Looks like Raich has drawn me again this week. No complaints from me though, as this was an enjoyable solve. Relatively rarely for a Sunday, we have a theme here, being the films … Read more >>
Nick: Average Azed this week, 7/10 for me. I am not sure about how ‘SA’ in 20dn works (if I am right), nor the definition in 3dn. 31ac is being too clever for it’s … Read more >>
Lorraine: Good morning to you all, Well I cant believe that I finished this weeks offering as I was extremely ill on Sunday, but hey I did it. Lots of lovely cluing and lots … Read more >>