Well done to you for getting last weeks puzzle done Margo. The point is, you can't have a symmetrical puzzle for twenty years, then suddenly change it. I had most of the blanks filled in by the time I figured it out.
Great little crossword. (as it is today)
Agreed Spotty Dog. I, along with everybody, took it as read that it was in its normal format. Perhaps 'they' wanted to shake us up a bit! It did take me ages to work out but my stubborn nature wouldn't let it beat me. Much better this week just a couple (9 & 13 across) that took me a while to fathom.