A nicely-accessible Phi today. I had no major problems with it.
Definitions underlined and in maroon.
Financial Times 15,251 by BRADMAN
I found this easier by Bradman’s recent standards – some clues gave me reason to quibble but otherwise a pleasant smooth experience.
Guardian Cryptic 26895 Picaroon
An enjoyable thematic puzzle. Thanks to Picaroon. Definitions are underlined in the clues. Across 9 Soldier, following wayward line, cracks single car part (3,6) OIL ENGINE : [ GI(a US soldier) placed after(following) … Read more >>
Financial Times 15,250 by GOZO
Elementary, my dear Gozo
Independent 9240 / Knut
We’re back in the UK after three weeks away with very limited internet access, and Knut provided us with a lovely challenge for our return. Thanks to Gaufrid for standing in for us. … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 26,894 by Brummie
The puzzle may be found at https://www.theguardian.com/crosswords/cryptic/26894.
Financial Times 15,241 – Crux
Monday Prize Crossword / May 16, 2016
I usually solve the crosswords that I’ll have to blog on my own but for this one I needed help from my beloved PinC.
Financial Times 15,240 by Alberich
Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of May 14, 2016
Financial Times 15,249 / Monk
I don’t know what has happened to PeeDee today but something has prevented him from being with us. I found this to be somewhat easier than a lot of Monk’s offerings but no … Read more >>
Guardian26,893 / Pasquale
I enjoyed this puzzle rather more than usual for Pasquale. There are fewer obscure words, I think, and perhaps a bit more humour, which is always welcome, with some nice misdirection in the … Read more >>
Independent 9,239 / Quixote
It is the last Wednesday of the month, so Dac is taking a well-earned break from compiling duties. I think this puzzle was very much towards the easy end of the Quixote, and … Read more >>
Inquisitor 1438: Something Fishy by Phi
From Nimrod’s explanation about IQ tactics, I was expecting something a bit easier this week, but I found the combination of lack of word length and misprints pretty difficult. The rubric told us: … Read more >>
Guardian Cryptic 26,892 by Tramp
Lovely stuff from Tramp. The 50th birthday belongs to…
Financial Times 15,248 by HAMILTON
Good clueing from Hamilton. Nothing too taxing but some very fine surfaces.
Independent 9238 / Radian
Radian has given us a good test for Tuesday I did about threequarters of this without too much difficulty but the last quarter took me longer than the previous three. … Read more >>