Comments on: Independent 7873 by Quixote http://www.fifteensquared.net/2012/01/09/independent-7873-by-quixote/ Never knowingly undersolved. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:43:24 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: Paul B http://www.fifteensquared.net/2012/01/09/independent-7873-by-quixote/#comment-179494 Paul B Tue, 10 Jan 2012 01:19:55 +0000 http://fifteensquared.net/?p=38879#comment-179494 Allan_C: ’twas I that offered wacky-blockedness as a possible sign of sorcery. Today’s was a cleverly-concocted double-bluff.

]]> By: flashling http://www.fifteensquared.net/2012/01/09/independent-7873-by-quixote/#comment-179479 flashling Mon, 09 Jan 2012 22:19:52 +0000 http://fifteensquared.net/?p=38879#comment-179479 Struggled to get going and then finished in a rush, generally harder to me than usual for Q – thanks to Don and NMS.

]]> By: Quixote http://www.fifteensquared.net/2012/01/09/independent-7873-by-quixote/#comment-179478 Quixote Mon, 09 Jan 2012 22:14:52 +0000 http://fifteensquared.net/?p=38879#comment-179478 There is no nina here. I rarely do themes or ninas for the Indy. I do try to stick to a diversity of vocabulary with fair grids (all solutions with half or more letters checked) and non-libertarian clues. This will inevitably make my puzzles relatively easy for some while encouraging others. This grid was constructed around the four long entries in the classic Everyman style. Thanks for all feedback. Q

]]> By: Allan_C http://www.fifteensquared.net/2012/01/09/independent-7873-by-quixote/#comment-179477 Allan_C Mon, 09 Jan 2012 21:56:44 +0000 http://fifteensquared.net/?p=38879#comment-179477 Paul B @5: I see what you mean about the grid, although I hadn’t noticed it before. Someone recently mentioned unusual grids as (possibly) indicating the presence of nina or theme, though there doesn’t seem to be either here.

]]> By: Paul B http://www.fifteensquared.net/2012/01/09/independent-7873-by-quixote/#comment-179468 Paul B Mon, 09 Jan 2012 19:31:04 +0000 http://fifteensquared.net/?p=38879#comment-179468 The other PB is quite right re lupus vulgaris: lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a different kettle of nasty things, being a systemic auto-immune disease.

Interesting grid from the Don: wouldn’t mind knowing more about its origins!

]]> By: Kathryn's Dad http://www.fifteensquared.net/2012/01/09/independent-7873-by-quixote/#comment-179453 Kathryn's Dad Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:45:19 +0000 http://fifteensquared.net/?p=38879#comment-179453 Thank you, nms.

I too found this tricky in places, with some clever cds. DANSEUR and EPICURE were clues I particularly liked today.

]]> By: Pelham Barton http://www.fifteensquared.net/2012/01/09/independent-7873-by-quixote/#comment-179441 Pelham Barton Mon, 09 Jan 2012 13:02:48 +0000 http://fifteensquared.net/?p=38879#comment-179441 Thanks Quixote for an enjoyable crossword and nms for the blog. Favourite clue 15dn.

1ac: Chambers 1998 (the nearest copy I have to hand) gives lupus a chronic tuberculosis of the skin. That is good enough for me.

23ac: I think this would be better as “Like some rock”.

25ac: I think this is referring to the abolition of corporal punishment.

]]> By: crypticsue http://www.fifteensquared.net/2012/01/09/independent-7873-by-quixote/#comment-179439 crypticsue Mon, 09 Jan 2012 12:47:53 +0000 http://fifteensquared.net/?p=38879#comment-179439 I found this slightly trickier than the usual Quixote. Perahps it was the mood I was in when I looked at it. I agree with Neal about lupus too.

]]> By: NealH http://www.fifteensquared.net/2012/01/09/independent-7873-by-quixote/#comment-179438 NealH Mon, 09 Jan 2012 12:46:25 +0000 http://fifteensquared.net/?p=38879#comment-179438 Lupus isn’t really a skin disease, although the appearance of rashes on the skin can be one of the symptoms.

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