Ever more variety with our first Weekender by Gurney. Gurney is also known as Niall MacSweeney and is another blogger on this site, as Nmsindy. It was a relatively easy solve and my favourite is 19 VETO.
I think it is a fine clue but I think it is unusual to see two words in the clue effectively cluing themselves in the manner he uses. It is great that the variety continues, particularly for me who only does the crossword on the weekend. I enjoyed this. I think the setter managed to write approachable clues with good misdirection β the sort of clues that take thinking then look easy after the fact. Pity it contained a number of factual errors and words that just do not mean what was intended.
Thanks Gurney for an enjoyable crossword. I failed with QUID. Thanks Pete for the blog. Thanks for the explanation. Thanks for the blog and I agree it is good to see another new Saturday setter. This was an enjoyable solve indeed. Roz β sienna the colour is double N. An enjoyable solve with just one or two minor hold-ups. Thanks, Gurney and Pete.
Thank you, Niall. One making effort to accommodate me alongside street for period 9. Like some comedians , Laurel, say, at party Kenyan, maybe, furious after losing new flower 7,6. In speech, regretted being impolite 4. Strange taste, sure β avoiding ornamentation to the utmost 9. Disgusted as Dean on return pinches University seat 9. Ban love token? In pub some may be seen referring to a couple of French articles 4,3. Initially somewhat hesitant in Asia, they sign up for massage 7.
Rate of movement back and forth in place far away? Violin shown in board game recalled 5. One easily fooled Charles, say 4. Sadly no stardust at opening of nightspot β move uneasily 4,3,4. In Harlem I greet guy leaving native country 6. Ditch worker, incisive 9. Playwright at home occupied by problem with animals 5. One reviewing dismissal looking up underground worker 8.
