Itโs that time of year, Christmas Cruciverbalists… TFTT is pleased to announce the Christmas Quickie Crossword Challenge.
If you are feeling festive and want to showcase your clue-writing skills now is your chance.
Hosted by Flashman, with lashings of brandy and a sprinkle of &Lits, this is your chance to help create a seasonal Quickie masterpiece.
How to Join:
- Comment below to register participation and claim a clue.
- We want regular Quickie solvers to take part.
- We are using a classic 15ร15 Times-style grid.
- There are 28 words available.
- Each clue writer will only see their assigned word, and so will still be able to enjoy solving the puzzle when it is published.
- Once signed up you will receive an email with instructions after a few days.
- Responses are due by 13 December.
Letโs make this yearโs puzzle a cracker! ๐ โจ
Update
Thank you to everyone who expressed interest in the Quickie Christmas Crossword. We received a large number of entries and unfortunately, not everyone could be accommodated. Apologies to those who couldnโt be included this timeโhopefully, you can join us next year. Those taking part will be emailed today. If any spots open up, I will contact those in reserve.
Stay tuned for updates: the puzzle will be published on Saturday 21 December with blogged solutions on Thursday 26 December ๐
I’m in!
I srill remember puff adder.
Are you joining Olivia?!
Thank you for asking Flashman. No, I’ll look forward to enjoying the hard work of others. The truth is I’m really hopeless at creating clues.
ok no worries ๐
Yes please
Hi, check your emails please.
Can I have one please?
Count me in. Thanks.
Yes please (regular solver but infrequent commenter on the QC, so happy for others to take the spot if there’s an over-supply)
Yes please, same as Amoeba.
Happy to have a go.
Yes please!
What a great idea, Flashman, and thanks for taking this on. I’d be happy to help in any way but won’t apply for a clue this time as I’m sure you will not be short of volunteers.
Thanks Jack, please reconsider as I’m sure everyone will benefit from your experience and wit!
Well, if the need arises, but I’m sure it won’t.
Great idea, I’m in!
Me too, please.
I’d like to have a go,
Oh what a lovely idea. I’d like a go please
I would love to … and thank you for arranging it.
Excellent idea – please count me in!
Me too, thanks!
Iโll give it a go, with pleasure.
Yes please – and thanks!
In true Christmas spirit, itโs a Yes from me
I’d like to have a go please.
Reserving a spot for Merlin as he is away and I know he likes writing clues.
Indeed, thanks for thinking of me. Iโd like to have a go, and hope to be able to incorporate Eton, Tum=corporation and PI.
Please. I want to see all three in a clue
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Yes please, it should be fun.
Thanks Flashman. Count me in if there are any spots left.
Hi, check your emails please.
And me please.
I’d love to join in
Looks like you have a full house. If there are any left overs count me in.
Iโll have a go, will be a first attempt.
Can I also ask for a place on the list if you have not already filled the 28 slots?
Looks like you are full. Just in case – like Barkis – I’m willing!
I would love to try this if there are still any clues unallocated