http://www.fifteensquared.net/2011/11/26/tips-for-solving-alphabetical-jigsaw-crosswords/ Never knowingly undersolved. Wed, 22 May 2013 00:36:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 http://www.fifteensquared.net/2011/11/26/tips-for-solving-alphabetical-jigsaw-crosswords/#comment-175622 stumped Mon, 28 Nov 2011 06:42:15 +0000 http://fifteensquared.net/?p=37244#comment-175622 I got started by solving most of the 4 & 6 letter words and quickly filled the NW corner. Solution for S came about halfway through. First time I’ve encountered an Alphabetical. Very satisfying.

]]> http://www.fifteensquared.net/2011/11/26/tips-for-solving-alphabetical-jigsaw-crosswords/#comment-175553 Pasquale Sun, 27 Nov 2011 07:10:23 +0000 http://fifteensquared.net/?p=37244#comment-175553 These tips are very good, but could make the task look more daunting than it is. Looking for an across/down first-letter intersection is a good starting point obviously. Then it’s a matter of proceding logically through the possibilities, linking lengths with possible staring letters. A case where a student’s applied intelligence and understanding plus experience will trump any teacher’s careful instructions!

]]> http://www.fifteensquared.net/2011/11/26/tips-for-solving-alphabetical-jigsaw-crosswords/#comment-175535 Stella Heath Sat, 26 Nov 2011 22:30:37 +0000 http://fifteensquared.net/?p=37244#comment-175535 Well done Gaufrid for responding so promptly to what was looking like a general request.

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