Cyclops 450: The Empire does not strike back
As usual when I blog a Cyclops, I was held up by the wordplay of just one clue — in this case, 2/11d. Otherwise, all pretty straightforward. And I am on time this … Read more >>
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In memory of Mike Laws
Yesterday (20 August 2011) a group of crossword addicts went to the ‘office’ used by the late Mike Laws — The Springfield Park Tavern, in Bounds Green, north London — to present two … Read more >>
Independent on Sunday 1122: Poins
A bit of a mixed bag from Poins — all clues are sound, but some are very simple indeed, while some (25a, 26d, for example) have more deceptive wordplay and were much more … Read more >>
Cyclops 448
Oh dear, two whole weeks late! Circumstances (like having to go abroad for an emergency business meeting, being ill when I got back, etc.) conspired, but that’s not a good enough excuse. Just … Read more >>
Independent on Sunday 1118: Crosophile
Abject apologies again for the delay — knowing all the other pressures on my time over the past week, I should really have organised a swap for this one; but I thought I’d … Read more >>
3D crossword event: reminder
Saturday 6 August: A 3D Bloggers and Setters in Cheltenham “The First All-England RNIB 3D Crosswords Cup” All are welcome. Entry and lunch by ticket. The next Bloggers and Setters get-together will be … Read more >>
Cyclops 446: The poor bloody infantry
Back from watching England decisively beaten by Sri Lanka in the ODI at Lord’s, to finish and complete this blog. What held me up as a blogger was working out the wordplay of … Read more >>
Photos of Sloggers & Betters in Birmingham
Lots of photos of last Saturday’s meeting to be found at: S&B Brum As usual, apologies if I have misindentified anyone. Just let me know and I’ll correct
Sloggers and Betters in Cheltenham
On behalf of Eric Westbrook: A 3D Bloggers and Setters in Cheltenham — August 6th The next Bloggers and Setters get-together will be held in Cheltenham on Saturday August 6th starting at 1.00 … Read more >>
Independent on Sunday 1114: Crosophile
I am blogging this in The Old Joint Stock in Birmingham, where we are anticipating tomorrow’s Sloggers & Betters meet (which will have happened by the time you read this). Fortunately, it doesn’t … Read more >>
Azed 2038: The broad is leaving the church
With my cruciverbal workload having increased recently, I have to make this my final Azed blog for the foreseeable future. It was a good one to go out on, with some clever and … Read more >>
Sloggers & Betters 8 — photos
Somewhat belatedly, I have uploaded photos of the Sloggers & Betters get-together in London on May 24: <a href=”http://www.flickr.com/photos/30631875@N03/?saved=1″>Sloggers & Betters</a> If I have mis-indentified anyone, please let me know.
Cyclops 444: Oddments and sodments
Many apologies for the late posting — I wrote this last week, when away from home, but didn’t quite have it ready to post. And the last few days have been absolutely chaotic, … Read more >>
Independent on Sunday 1110, by Crosophile
Blogging from my sister’s dining room table today, up in the Lake District. An entertaining puzzle from Crosophile — relatively gentle on the solver, but with some nice twists. Across 1 AUTHENTIC Real … Read more >>
Sloggers and Betters (London) 8 — update on plans
I have started a new thread for this because people may not notice just another comment appended to the existing one. Directions for getting to The Ship & Shovell: from Charing Cross tube … Read more >>