Gordius

Gordius, the grid layout and comments so far aren't inspiring much confidence but hope to be finished before Andy's on.

Cryptic crossword No 25,229 2011

Gordius was only a simple farmer and knew nothing of religious rites, so he asked the girl to return with him and conduct the sacrifice.

Alexander the Great Philip Freeman 2011

Gordius was only a simple farmer and knew nothing of religious rites, so he asked the girl to return with him and conduct the sacrifice.

Alexander the Great Philip Freeman 2011

What looked to be an easier-than-usual Gordius at first sight, with its 3-letter word square in the middle, has turned out to be tricky.

Cryptic crossword No 25,229 2011

The holy bird of Zeus was an astonishing sight to Gordius and he went at once to a local family of prophets to have the omen interpreted.

Alexander the Great Philip Freeman 2011

The holy bird of Zeus was an astonishing sight to Gordius and he went at once to a local family of prophets to have the omen interpreted.

Alexander the Great Philip Freeman 2011

To make me feel better, I shelled out on Wednesday a.m. for both the Guardian and the Times; finished both, except for that pesky GILLET in Gordius.

Cryptic crossword No 25,231 2011

A Wonderful Day: Cook and Bell have hit centuries and Gordius has delivered a superb puzzle!

Cryptic crossword No 25,211 2011

Gordius was only a simple farmer and knew nothing of religious rites, so he asked the girl to return with him and conduct the sacrifice.

Alexander the Great Philip Freeman 2011

Yesterday's Gordius was as generous and warming as a fine port, and polished off with not a little enthusiasm. 31a continues to baffle as a clue, but there could only be one answer, so will let it go.

Cryptic crossword No 25,212 2011