FT 17,926 Leonidas (themed jumbo)

10 comments on “FT 17,926 Leonidas (themed jumbo)”

1. 

   Rudolf

   #1 - Sat 21st Dec 24, 15:17

   
   

   I enjoyed this well-constructed Ximenean puzzle very much, although, as Loonapick says, it was over pretty quickly.

2. 

   Ui Imair

   #2 - Sat 21st Dec 24, 17:13

   
   

   A splendidly entertaining piece of work. Many thanks Leonidas and Loonapick. Well said Rudolf at #1.

3. 

   Andrew

   #3 - Sat 21st Dec 24, 17:34

   
   

   Certainly a quickie – I think I solved this jumbo more quickly than many 15×15 puzzles, but it was still fun. It helped a little that I guessed the theme straightaway from the preamble so was on the lookout for the “locations” in their traditional places. Thanks and Merry Christmas to setter and blogger..

4. 

   Simon S

   #4 - Sat 21st Dec 24, 23:18

   
   

   A puzzle as well set as this, even if on the easier side, deserves more than three comments

   Perhaps folk don’t know that FT blogs are appearing sooner than previously

   A very enjoyable solve

5. 

   Diane

   #5 - Sun 22nd Dec 24, 05:09

   
   

   You’re right, Simon S!
   And I’m only late because I had no idea until this morning that the blog was even up.
   My thoughts are not dissimilar to those above in terms of entertainment value and speed (was rather hoping to savour this over the festive period) – no doubt why Loonapick has served up his customary great blog so soon.
   Off the bat, my favourites included BARTOK, BLUE WHALE and CONTAMINATE (smooth surface) but there were a good many more and I always enjoy references to Cluedo.
   Thank to Leonidas and Loonapick, as well as season’s greetings to those here.

6. 

   Martyn

   #6 - Sun 22nd Dec 24, 07:39

   
   

   Yes, Simon S@4. I expected this to come out after Christmas, certainly not on the day it was published. I had saved the puzzle for later, but saw the blog and so set to work. It was raining (no, I do not live in UK), so not too much harm done.

   I too enjoyed this, and had many ticks against well-constructed and concise clues that made me smile. BLUE WHALE, REALIGNED, GERIATRICIAN, and ENTHUSIASTS to name just a few. A couple of frowns here and there, but nothing serious.

   I think I played Cluedo once in my life, and when I was about 10 years old. The theme therefore eluded me. I got LOUNGE and CANDLESTICK from the crossers, but not MISS SCARLETT. Perhaps I would have got her by Xmas.

   I mentioned yesterday that I was hoping for a jumbo from a favourite setter, and my wish was fulfilled. I feel easier is better for a jumbo, so I was happy with the level of difficulty.

   Best wishes for the season to all from me, and thanks to Leonidas and Loonapick

7. 

   George Dawes

   #7 - Sun 22nd Dec 24, 16:37

   
   

   Just to add, all nine rooms are there – the LIBRARY is in there too

8. 

   Anil Shrivastava

   #8 - Sun 22nd Dec 24, 18:13

   
   

   Wonderful for a sunny but cold pre Christmas Sunday here in New York. A present for us to unwrap early. Thank you all.

9. 

   Tony Santucci

   #9 - Wed 25th Dec 24, 03:26

   
   

   Thanks Leonidas for a super Jumbo. I saved this for Christmas travel and it made the journey all the better for it. I know the game as Clue & played it often as a child so the theme was very familiar. Thanks Loonapick for the blog.

10. 

    Malcolm Caporn

    #10 - Sun 29th Dec 24, 15:52

    
    

    I enjoyed this a lot. I got the theme reasonably quickly, which helped with some of the answers.
    The blog from me doesn’t come until now as I take a week trying to solve the puzzle (until next week’s arrives) and so wouldn’t look at the solution any earlier. I doubt that I am the only one.

    So, Simon S maybe there is your answer.

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