Financial Times 14,878 by MUDD

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.

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Financial Times 14,875 by NEO

My first blog entry for several years, so be patient!

This was a fairly straightforward solve, with no clue taking more than a minute to solve.  I don’t like the use of names as synonyms in the middle of clues which spoiled a couple of them for me, but that’s a personal thing.

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Financial Times 14,872 by PETO

I thought PETO (unusual for a Friday) set a puzzle that was more approachable than some his earlier servings. I still needed to use the internet to confirm my answers for a couple of clues which I hadnt come across before. 14ac could use some help.

A lovely start to this Friday. Thanks to Peto for a delectable challenge.

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