Spectator 1966 by Doc

[Graudian]

Here is a link to the crossword which is on page 57

http://thespectator.n...om/epaper/viewer.aspx

As was suggested by novalis last week, the theme and title of
today's puzzle was predictable, but none the less enjoyable.

[zita-green]

Thanks, Graudian

[mintyman99]

http://www.spectator....6025758/crossword.pdf

[roslyn251254]

Thanks for the links Graudian & Mintyman. This was my best ever time for finishing! Got the unclued lights very early on and the rest followed smoothly. Think I'll attempt the EV as I have some spare time, I don't expect to get very far with it though - it looks very difficult!!

[kayakamina]

The names went in from memory - no reference books or googling needed today!

[zita-green]

I had to google for the correct penultimate letter in 19a.

[teacher1]

Wow ! Even I finished in record time ( for me !) today. lol ;o)

[djawhufc]

Hi

I have 3d left and am having a dumb moment.

revise sappers rank (7)

Thanks

Dja

[zita-green]

Recense

[djawhufc]

Thanks

I presumed 14ac edible tuber from final parts of sago (3) is oca but I don't get the word play?

[kayakamina]

tapiOCA

[djawhufc]

many thanks

[novalis]

Graudian and Mintyman,
Many thanks for the links. Will attempt this later. Just wish I could predict the results as well!!

[Mysterons]

Thanks for the links folks - with this serial number I'm hoping for a footie theme !

[zita-green]

In two week's time, can we look forward to a particular summer? Any bets?

[novalis]

Odds on I should imagine Zita-Green. As with Kayakamina the names went in from memory. I'd say that my grandparents told me all about them.....but I'd be lying through those of my own teeth which I have left.

[zita-green]

Me, too, Novalis; they were my salad days, sigh.

[Jogler]

The other half solved all the clues but was kind enough to let me come and do my theme crunching bit - however when I asked him for a specific set of names he rattled them off like someone on the top of his game. I, of course, am far too young... Numbers tomorrow - the excitement is palpable!

[bathtub]

Thanks for the links. The quickest ever, I think, but very enjoyable and brought back some happy childhood memories.

[whatsthat]

I finished it yesterday - never managed a Speccie in one day before. But did have to look up some of the names, even if I am of a certain age. The only thing I know about football is that the ball is round, and that's wrong, it should be like a well-known cricket pitch, as Doc might say.

[Christiana]

Belated thanks for the link - have only just got round to it - too busy packing and finishing EV