Category: Announcement

I feel very guilty about using the blog in this way – would have preferred to send individual emails to those who I know enjoy barred puzzles but a) I’m not aware of everyone who … Read more “Imperator”

Quote from their bulletin board: November 26 We are currently experiencing problems with the login process for Internet Explorer users, which means that some members may be unable to get in to the Crossword Club. … Read more “Times xwd club log-in trouble?”

John Halpern’s Cryptica website is now fully up and running and the 2009 Times Crossword Championship Calendar is available for ordering. Remember, it’s all in a very good cause – all proceeds will be going … Read more “Banging on about it – but it’s for a very good cause”

Just had a call from Peter B to say his PC’s router has gone belly-up. He doesn’t expect to be back online until some time next week.

This book is now available, and looks just as good as I’d expected from snippets on the xwd grapevine – see Amazon UK for details. I’ll be adding a review there shortly with more detail … Read more “How to master the Times Crossword by Tim Moorey”

As some of you will know, the Telegraph’s crossword pay site recently changed its image and facilities. Instead of the tweedy-sounding “Telegraph Crossword Society” it’s now “CluedUp”, and you can now complete timed online versions … Read more “A reason for the Times Crossword Club to improve?”

I forgot to mention that the current version of Times for the Times was two years old on Saturday. In the past I’ve used anniversaries as a chance to ask if any of our readers … Read more “A late celebration”

After a bit of a gap I’ve put another Bonus Puzzle on the COW DIY site. As if you hadn’t already been filled from socks to toupee with crosswords… http://www.ukpuzzle.com/bonus/TimesCOD006.html

Anax is writing up reports on the three puzzles used in the Grand Final and I expect these will appear soon – possibly even later today. If you haven’t tried them yet, do so quickly. … Read more “Reports on Championship Grand Final puzzles”