Comments on: Independent 6303/Phi – 15dn + 9ac – 10ac = 8dn?

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nmsindy — Fri, 29 Dec 2006 20:27:02 +0000

It would be great if the online service could be restored, though happily I did not miss a single of the print issues (so far) in 2006. When the service was removed the message was extremely negative about it and, if the sums do not add up, any business concern is entitled to pull the plug. But it was a very limited service (Mon to Fri crosswords only). If the Times and Guardian can do it, why not the Indy? Maybe it is because of smaller circulation, but recent reports suggest that ‘going compact’ has turned this around a bit for the Indy.

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ilancaron — Fri, 29 Dec 2006 17:59:03 +0000

Perhaps you can let us know who we should contact via email?

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eimi — Fri, 29 Dec 2006 15:26:45 +0000

If only! I’m glad you’ve enjoyed the puzzles. I think they deserve a wider audience (but I would say that, wouldn’t I?). I will make it one of my resolutions to do my best to get the crosswords back online, but it would certainly help if potential subscribers made their own representations to the newspaper.

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ilancaron — Fri, 29 Dec 2006 15:09:15 +0000

but you left out the announcment about the launch of the new online Indy cryptic service!? (I’ve really enjoyed doing this week’s batch btw)

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eimi — Fri, 29 Dec 2006 12:28:44 +0000

Chequer (in 23 Across) can refer to a piece used either in Chinese chequers or draughts.

I’d like to take this opportunity to wish all bloggers, readers and setters a happy and prosperous new year.

2007 will begin with a rare foray into the paper by Eimi (who has finally sneaked a crossword past the crossword editor) and Punk will make his second appearance on January 11, with more regular appearances throughout the year promised. I can also announce the Indy debut of another top setter on January 15.

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neildubya — Fri, 29 Dec 2006 11:12:39 +0000

19D had me going for a while too. I didn’t understand 13D but INPATIENT looked less wrong than IMPATIENT so in it went.