Never knowingly undersolved
I was very sad to read that Mike Laws, crossword editor for the Inquisitor and a setter under several pseudonyms, passed away last night. Mike commented regularly on this site, particularly in the … Read more >>
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 >>
Anax/Loroso is arranging a second Midlands meet in Birmingham on Saturday 25th June, starting at around noon. For further details regarding the venue, and to indicate that you will be attending so that likely numbers can be determined, please visit his website.
Setters who have indicated attendance include Kruger, Rufus/Dante, Arachne, Raich/Gurney, Orlando/Cincinnus, Tyrus, Nimrod/Elgar and Warbler – one or two here who haven’t previously ventured into S&B world!
The next Sloggers and Betters (London) get-together will take place on Tuesday 24th May. The venue will be the Ship and Shovell under Charing Cross Station and it is expected that the early … Read more >>
A new blogger is required to cover the FT puzzle each Tuesday. If you are interested in joining the 15² team please send an email to admin{at}fifteensquared{dot}net. Edit: Position filled.
I have received a request for volunteers from Kathryn Friedlander ….. A number of you may remember the cryptic crossword survey which we ran at Easter last year. In total we have about … Read more >>
I have been informed that the server hosting this site is being moved to a new location sometime between 3am and 11am GMT tomorrow (17th). This activity will result in the site being unavailable … Read more >>
A vacancy has arisen on the Quiptic blogging team. If anyone is interested in joining the team please email me at: admin{at}fifteensquared{dot}net. The commitment would be for a blog every fourth week, to … Read more >>
I have uploaded my photos (+ one from Derek) of the wonderful lunch which took place at King’s College Cambridge on Saturday. I haven’t yet had time to add captions. If anyone has … Read more >>
I have uploaded lots of photos of the wonderful party given by the Guardian on the eve of Araucaria’s birthday. It was an honour and a delight to be there. Araucaria party
Most of you will be aware of the controversy surrounding the inclusion of secret D-Day code-words in Daily Telegraph crosswords only days before the operation. For those who aren’t familiar, or those who would … Read more >>
Don Manley is giving a presentation on ‘How to solve cryptic crosswords’ in Oxford on Saturday 26th March. Details of the event are given below. .
What a lovely day! Many posts will be posted and many photos uploaded. For now, having returned home, let us thank Peter (Kathryn’s Dad) and Eileen for their magnificent effort. Lots more to … Read more >>
Update and Important Request The get-together in Derby is only a couple of weeks away, and I need to send everyone who’s indicated they’re coming some final details. The most important bit is … Read more >>
Those of you who look at the Times for the Times blog will know that I’ve just started a new job. I can now tell you that I’ve been appointed on a trial … Read more >>