Financial Times 13,463 / Viking
Posted by shuchi on August 13th, 2010
3-4 clues into this crossword and I had a strong sense of déjà vu. A quick search told me why. This is a repeat of FT 13391 published on May 21st, 2010.
This is the first time I’ve seen a repetition in FT, has it happened before?
In any case, if you missed solving the crossword then, you must do it now – it’s a really good one.
The answers/explanations to the puzzle are blogged here: FT 13,391 / Viking.
August 13th, 2010 at 2:32 pm
Hi Shuchi,
Unless my mind is playing tricks, I think a similar duplication incident happened 2-3 years ago too. I don’t recall the specifics but, again, my hazy memory is that the blogger on that occasion was blissfully unaware of the original.
I did miss the first airing of this puzzle, so at least didn’t miss out today. Hope you enjoyed your unexpected day off!
August 13th, 2010 at 2:42 pm
Hello shuchi
Well spotted so soon into the crossword! Yes, a repeat, but there are three interesting differences: a word change in 12ac and 23ac and a brand-new clue in 3dn.
I wonder what happened.