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Monday Prize Crossword/Feb 20 Another good puzzle by last week’s Birthday Child. Actually, I found this crossword a lot more satisfying than Rufus’ Guardian puzzle (also published Feb 20) which I thought wasn’t … Read more >>
Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of February 18, 2012 It helps to know some British new towns for this puzzle. I was well aware of Milton Keynes but, while I had heard … Read more >>
The last ten days have been very busy, and very enjoyable, for me, and so many people have taken time and effort to make it so. From the February 18th surprise party at … Read more >>
I found this quite difficult, but ultimately a very satisfying solve. Thank you Monk. There were lots of good clues, my favourites being 12 across (for the surface), 18 across (which had me completely baffled for a while), 5 … Read more >>
This is the first crossword I have blogged by Anarche. I thought I might have blogged some of her crosswords under the name Arachne in The Guardian, but I don’t seem to have … Read more >>
The preamble stated that ‘Solvers must fill the central cell and highlight it together with 12 others, so identifying a character whose first action provides the theme. Each perimeter entry is a pair … Read more >>
This is getting spooky – three Araucarias in a row. I wondered if there’d be something related to today being 29 February, but I don’t think there is. Happy Leap-day to everyone anyway! … Read more >>
A nice crossword from Morph today. One or two of the clues are perhaps a bit long, but there are also some very good ones. As to a Nina, something which I always … Read more >>
I’ve enjoyed all of Neo’s puzzles, sometimes with a little doubt about being able to complete. This is another fine example, and thanks Neo for the enjoyment, and the variety of subjects to … Read more >>
Gordius served up a most entertaining puzzle today with some creative definitions that raised some smiles. Hold cursor over clue number to read a clue. Across 1 SUPINE Ins of U (bend) in … Read more >>
The scheduled blogger has an unforeseen commitment today so you will have to put up with me instead. I don’t usually solve Rufus (or Dante) puzzles, so I am not in a position … Read more >>
The boss has given himself the Monday slot, and given us a fine crossword with a wide range of reference material and some clever cluing. The Monday Indy is generally an accessible puzzle … Read more >>
When I started solving this, it seemed for a while to be shaping up as a little tough for a Quiptic, but on writing it up, I’m not sure how it gave that impression.
My first IoS blog, and also my first Nitsy puzzle I think. This was good stuff, with a wide range of clue types and a nice difficulty level. I’ll admit I had to … Read more >>
Tricky and enjoyable puzzle although I was caught out by having limited understanding of answers at 22a and 5d ACROSS 2 Frank cracks when accepting one’s offers to stand CANDIDACIES … Read more >>