A pleasant challenge from MUDD that provided a fine blend of write-ins, deducibles and hard cryptics. Steady progress through the lower half literally laid the foundation for the remainder. By my own standards, if I didnt require much help solving MUDD, it means he is taking it easy on me. Thanks MUDD for this excellent Friday treat.
Guardian 26,518 / Qaos
It’s been a most remarkable week for crosswords and we end it with one by another of my favourite setters, sparkling with …