At long last, I’ve amended our profile page (the “About this blog …” link above) to reflect various changes in our blogging team and changes recieved from some contributors. While I’m in the mood for … Read more “Biddlecombe updates profile page shock horror”
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24649 – the long-awaited weekday stinker?
Solving time: 17:10 Toughest weekday puzzle for ages, for me – I hope it doesn’t turn out to be a case of blogger’s nerves. Answers solved early on were fairly thin on the ground – … Read more “24649 – the long-awaited weekday stinker?”
New Times Crossword Club Bulletin Board announcement.
For those who don’t often visit this currently quiet backwater, here’s what they said yesterday … Thank you for all the ideas and feedback you’ve been sending us for the new site – we’ll do … Read more “New Times Crossword Club Bulletin Board announcement.”
Another pub gathering (and some championship chat)
On October 3rd, former Times crossword editor Brian Greer is in London on a visit from Portland, Oregon where he now works. He suggested a gathering in a pub to meet up with me and … Read more “Another pub gathering (and some championship chat)”
24643 – still waiting for a weekday stinker
Solving time: 9:48 The current sequence of relatively easy puzzles continues – I just looked back to see when a weekday puzzle last took me over 15 minutes. Apart from a DEMI/SEMI slip-up which would … Read more “24643 – still waiting for a weekday stinker”
Who’s who and who’s doing what
Guardian, Times and FT setter Michael Curl has just set up a Crossword Who’s Who on his website. It looks very good to me but I’m slightly biased as he included me. A little puzzle … Read more “Who’s who and who’s doing what”
24637
Solving time: 9:11 Difficulty seemed to increase a bit today – I was slow to start, then got shifting, then slowed down for the last few. Clues I solved on first look (often with help … Read more “24637”
Mephisto 2609 – Tim Moorey
Solving time: 2-3 hours? This took several goes for me, with the strongest fight from the SE corner – 22, 28 and 29 were last in. One cry for wordplay help at 32. I’m away … Read more “Mephisto 2609 – Tim Moorey”
Jumbo 885
Sorry, forgot about this & just off for the w/e. Report will be added on Monday, but chat here first if you wish. Solving time: 19:03 A pretty speedy puzzle, so I’m surprised by the … Read more “Jumbo 885”
24633 – placeholder, updated
Sorry folks, Lack of a report here is entirely my fault. Sabine has given up her Friday slot and I failed to complete the process of finding a new candidate in time. I’ll write something … Read more “24633 – placeholder, updated”