Solved on the train to Cheltenham last week, where I was going to take part in the 3D Crossword Championships (as advertised here for example). I found it pretty tough going in places, but nowhere … Read more “Saturday Times 24921 – useful practice!”
Author: linxit
Sunday Times 4444 – ST meets the Listener
Once again posting this on Dave Perry’s behalf, as he’s still sunning himself on that beach. Solving time: About an hour and a half, including the time I spent trying to get my head around … Read more “Sunday Times 4444 – ST meets the Listener”
Jumbo 935 (23rd July)
I’m posting this on Dave Perry’s behalf as he’s currently on a beach in Greece. Time: 1:15:09 according to the official timer, but I spent about 20 minutes looking at a paper copy before I … Read more “Jumbo 935 (23rd July)”
Saturday Times 24915 – Today I analysed it – a dry hobby (8,3)
So what’s a bit of plagiarism between friends? Yes, it was my birthday last Saturday (48 years young), and I solved this one over a pint in the garden of the Monsal Head Hotel in … Read more “Saturday Times 24915 – Today I analysed it – a dry hobby (8,3)”
LiveJournal Problems
There’s been an update on http://status.livejournal.com explaining the recent problems getting on to the site. We can now publicly disclose that we have been experiencing a large-scale DDoS attack the last two days, which has … Read more “LiveJournal Problems”
Saturday Times 24903 (16th July)
Solving time 12:29. Starts off with a geography lesson, then we get a whole load of double and/or punning definitions in the middle. Quite enjoyable – BULLDOZER brought a smile – but a bit on … Read more “Saturday Times 24903 (16th July)”
3D Crosswords Championship – August 6th (update)
There’s an update which might be of interest to overseas (or UK) solvers who can’t be in Cheltenham on August 6th – you can also enter by email to be in with a chance of … Read more “3D Crosswords Championship – August 6th (update)”
Saturday Times 24897 (9th July)
Just under the half-hour for this one – 29:13, mainly due to a couple of early mistakes which will be owned up to below, and 1D which added 5 minutes to the time at the … Read more “Saturday Times 24897 (9th July)”
A date for your diary
Eric Westbrook has asked me to publicise this event at Cheltenham on Saturday 6th August. A 3D Bloggers and Setters in Cheltenham – August 6th “The All-England RNIB 3D Crosswords Cup” The next Bloggers and … Read more “A date for your diary”
Saturday Times 24891 (2nd July) – placeholder
Sorry, busy weekend, no time to write anything up yet. All I can say is I’ll get around to it eventually! Better late than never I suppose. I thought this was quite tough in places … Read more “Saturday Times 24891 (2nd July) – placeholder”