Listener 4305: Not A Blocked Grid By Lavatch

[AHearer]

Another excellent construction. The top right corner held me up for a while, but once the penny dropped I could sit back and admire Lavatch's skill -- many thanks.

[TheBear69]

I think I have it all correct; Google confirms the final step. Lots of very tough clues to solve, especially in the top half. I particularly admire 47a. Thanks, Lavatch

[jockie]

Yes, and I particularly enjoyed the title.

[Ruthrobin]

This had a laugh out loud endgame. After a very late start, we have just finished with sheer delight as we made the last move. Superb, thanks, Lavatch.

[jim360]

The top-right corner is pretty much the only bit I've managed to do so far...

[trux]

Splendid construction, with excellent endgame. Some slightly borderline clues in my view but all forgiven when one beams with satisfaction at finishing a tough puzzle. Many thanks (yet again) to Lavatch.

[PhilP62]

Hi.

Times sold out again. Can anyone provide me with a copy please? Would be MUCH appreciated.

[BobHWW]

Excellent stuff from Lavatch. Some very tough clues (I particularly liked 17 and 47) and a couple of alternative options in unchecked cells which might catch the unwary. Great PDM and an altogether top puzzle. Thanks Lavatch.

[s_pugh]

Didn't think I'd make the finish line at one stage, but there now. Agree with Trux - some VERY borderline clues. As for 38a while I'm happy with the definition I can't fathom out the wordplay for the life in me! A brilliant construction though and a smiley moment when I grasped the final instruction. Thanks to Lavatch for another belter.

[Ruthrobin]

PhilP62 send your address to [email protected] and I'll send it.

[jim360]

Hopefully not got caught by said traps, but made it to the end. Lavatch beat me last year so it's nice to even up the scores a little. Clues seemed very tough overall but a few crackers.

[PhilP62]

Thank you ruthrobin. You've made my day.

[TheBear69]

s_pugh...restore a prefix

[Contrarian]

I had 3/4 done in about an hour, but the rest held me up for ages. Great puzzle. Thanks Lavatch.

[emcee]

Great puzzle with some difficult clues but a straightforward endgame.

Thanks, Lavatch

[upsetter]

Pretty tricky. Would've liked an excuse to continue the shading.

[olichant]

Took me a while in the sun, but am very glad I persevered. I originally had a very different interpretation of the instruction which was wrong, but entirely plausible. Thanks, Lavatch. Many good clues and some really nice, devious, word usages.

[borealis]

Tough but fun - thank you, Lavatch.
Like others I enjoyed 47a, and as olichant says, some of the unusual meanings were astonishing.

[contendo]

Not quite the Friday club for me this week. Just got there after 3 days. My goodness some of those clues were sneaky. I must say I think I probably get more pleasure out of the slow grind than those who dash a crossword like this off before drinks time on Friday but maybe their enjoyment is just as great but more concentrated. I'm still flummoxed by the wordplay on 38 across though.

[contendo]

...and not just the wordplay. The definition as well, but there only seems to be one word that fits.

[Dolphy]

Think of the Latin plural for "gods" (Mars and Jupiter) and add it to the word you have. The definition implies a Scottish word, which it is