An enjoyable puzzle that I thought had an ‘old fashioned’ feel to it (not a criticism, just an observation). Thanks Hamilton.
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Financial Times 14857 Armonie
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Financial Times 14,854 by CHALMIE
A very enjoyable puzzle from CHALMIE this Friday. There were some devious twists and turns that extended the solving time by atleast 25% for me. A couple of clues also had me googling feverishly for checking the parsing but otherwise relatively unambiguous.
Financial Times 14,853 / Aardvark
Ringo has work commitments today so you will have to put up with me instead. I found this to be a steady …
Financial Times 14,844 / Dante
I failed to complete this one to my satisfaction as I am not sure of the correct entry for 11ac. Otherwise it …
Financial TImes 14,843 by Cincinnus
Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of January 31, 2015 I found it refreshing and delightful to have the now-rare treat of …
Financial Times 14,852 by IO
Not as hard as some Io puzzles, if you can get started!
Financial Times 14,851 by PHSSTHPOK
First time I am standing in, so feels strange to be out on a Tuesday. Thanks to Phsssthpok for a grid that really had me at my wits’ end!! Had to get some help for the parsing of some clues but at the end of it, felt like a really good challenge.
Financial Times 14,848 by BRADMAN
Bradman’s puzzle today was teasingly difficult. I solved it in 2 sittings amidst a very hectic day at work so probably didnt stand to appreciate it as much others might have. Thanks to the Don for a mostly straightforward solve.
Financial Times no.14,847 by Orense
A typically pleasant solve from Orense.
Financial Times 14,838 – Falcon
Monday Prize Crossword/Jan 26 Lots of charades and anagrams, yet far from a walkover. Falcon used some really original definitions and indicators, …
Financial Times 14,837 by Goliath
Prize puzzle from the Weekend FT of January 24, 2015 I found this to be another challenging puzzle although not as difficult …
Financial Times 14,846 by ALBERICH
A very good and interesting puzzle. Some puzzles contain a string of traditional cryptic constructions and feel a bit workmanlike. Alberich puts together a set of traditional cryptic constructions and the result is fresh and entertaining. I can’t put my finger on what makes the difference. No doubt that that explains why I just blog the these puzzles not set them.
I’m stuck on 6 across, any help appreciated. Thanks Alberich.
Financial Times 14,842 by MUDD
Unusual to see Mudd on Friday but a very welcome (if somewhat scary) setter nevertheless. I found his challenge today to be more approachable than some of his earlier ones. Clean cluing and neat surfaces meant a pleasurable solve this morning.