Quirister

I learned to do crosswords from my parents, who also introduced me to choral singing and classical languages (they met in a choir while studying Classics / History at university). Perhaps not the most obvious background for an Engineering degree, but the language and problem-solving skills turned out to be useful for working as a technical author in the software industry. Meanwhile all the fun stuff (sewing, cooking and various crafts as well as the singing) gradually took over more of my time . . . so eventually I decided that 30 years’ working life was enough. I now do a range of different volunteer tasks and need a good diary to keep track of it all. As they say: once you retire, you wonder how you ever found time to go to work.

Everyman 3,773

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I was a little apprehensive about my task this week, following the previous setter’s retirement and the disappointment of last week’s interim puzzle.  But I’m told someone else has now taken on the role, and this week’s puzzle is much more encouraging.  Welcome and thank you to the new Everyman setter.

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Independent 10,081 by Alchemi

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A fairly straightforward solve this morning, but covering a very wide range of subjects.  I know some solvers complain about clues requiring (not very) general knowledge.  But one of the things I love … Read more >>

Independent 10,063 by Tees

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A fairly straightforward Monday puzzle, except . . . NOTE: In the original published version of this puzzle, there appears to be an error in the clue for 20d – more details below. For technical … Read more >>