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Ruthrobin

Listener No 4182 Breach of Contract by Ron

I've just got the theme and title and am, as usual, thoroughly enjoying this puzzle. The three different types of clue were a challenge to start with but it all works out very nicely. Many thanks for...
18:21 Fri 23rd Mar 201252 answers, last by rabet 12:47 Sat 31st Mar 2012
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Ruthrobin

Listener 4180 Knight's Move by Merlin

I am thoroughly enjoying this beautifully clued crossword and have already found the theme and quotation. Great fun, thank you, Merlin. (Still some finishing touches to go - have to find and replace...
18:03 Fri 09th Mar 201242 answers, last by Philoctetes 10:26 Thu 22nd Mar 2012
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Zabadak

Listener 4179: O Gather Twelve by Augeas

Back to the relatively easy ones then, though I think the final step's a bit of a swine if the subject's not all that familiar. One of those with a reasonably straightforward grid fill (with one...
18:10 Fri 02nd Mar 201271 answers, last by borealis 19:22 Sun 11th Mar 2012
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Ruthrobin

Listener 4178 Confused by Tea Leaves

Where is everybody? Posting somewhere else? What an intricate construction. I have been delighted by the subtlety of this and now have a full and functioning grid but I am wondering how it fulfilled...
22:26 Fri 24th Feb 201269 answers, last by Mysterons 20:30 Sat 10th Mar 2012
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midazolam

Listener crossword 4177: Number Plates by Xanthippe

First numerical of 2012 and a fun puzzle. Looked daunting at first but it all fell into place with a fun ending Thanks Xanthippe...
20:41 Fri 17th Feb 201268 answers, last by geoff1955 07:33 Mon 27th Feb 2012
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starwalker

Listener 4176 : Small But Perfectly Formed by Quinapalus

My heart sank when I saw the length of the preamble, but simply followed the straightforward instructions and the grid came together nicely. Quotation and play identified, now it's just a case of...
17:20 Fri 10th Feb 201252 answers, last by Postigod 12:32 Fri 17th Feb 2012
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Zabadak

Listener 4174: The Dentures of Sherlock Holmes by Salamanca

Unless I've gone seriously wrong, this easier than it first appears, though I'm still not sure of 15d. The definition seems to be a bit stretched and it's a bit of an exception to one of the rules....
17:41 Fri 27th Jan 201254 answers, last by trux 20:03 Fri 03rd Feb 2012
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Zabadak

Listener Crossword 4171, Fruitful Recipe by Dipper

A nice easy start to the New Year, encouraging me to start entering again. If there are people reading this who haven't tried the Listener yet, here's a good place to start - fair clues that take a...
17:00 Fri 06th Jan 201259 answers, last by SethMould 23:21 Sat 28th Jan 2012
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trux

Listener 4169 : Seaside Shuffle by Monk

PDM at last! Having huffed and puffed, suddenly it dawned on me what it was all about. Of course, haven't actually finished it yet but wanted to get in early as never started this thread before....
19:17 Fri 23rd Dec 201156 answers, last by cookie 10:59 Wed 04th Jan 2012
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Vagans

CAM64 Crossword King's Alumnus by Schadenfreude

Anyone else enjoying Schadenfreude's latest in the Cambridge Alumni Magazine? I've got a full and am waiting for the penny to drop on the theme, but not looking for hints (Listener rules please) -...
10:23 Sun 11th Dec 201111 answers, last by word_cross 14:39 Mon 19th Dec 2011
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starwalker

Listener 4162 Carte Blanche with a Twist by Mash

Judging from the dearth of postings, others are also finding this less than a walkover - pretty much as foretold. I'm still working on paragraph one of the preamble and an odd assortment of answers....
19:28 Fri 04th Nov 2011125 answers, last by aputt 17:08 Tue 22nd Nov 2011
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Pangolin

The Times Crossword Club

I see the Times crossword club site is "broken" again. even when it is up and running it is riddled with errors. How can they be allowed to charge for ths "service?"
17:48 Mon 31st Oct 20114 answers, last by Roddles 13:10 Tue 01st Nov 2011
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Eril

Listener 4161 To Have and Have Not by Lavatch

Anyone else have a problem with too many extras of a certain letter? Very enjoyable puzzle, though haven't entirely understood all of the thematic treatments. Thanks Lavatch (and if solvers enjoyed...
20:07 Fri 28th Oct 201181 answers, last by jim360 19:52 Fri 04th Nov 2011
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Ruthrobin

Listener 4160 Stress Gauges

What a nicely clued and enjoyable solve. This was not the fearsome shocker we are all expecting one of these days. Please, please heed our pleas this week and don't spoil it for other solvers and...
17:25 Fri 21st Oct 201154 answers, last by ichkeria 09:08 Tue 01st Nov 2011
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starwalker

Listener 4159 - Crovvword by Pointer

Some lovely clues have brought me to the point where I just have to find the third item to illustrate, and I feel a need to rest. Thanks (in advance) Pointer. You have enlightened me and revived...
17:33 Fri 14th Oct 2011116 answers, last by ichkeria 10:38 Wed 26th Oct 2011
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Ruthrobin

Listener no 4157 Easy Win by Ilver

Thought I'd begin the Friday club. What joy to see another new Listener name and what succinct cluing! A speedy fill then a delightful pdm for me with the theme cleverly holding it all together and...
15:14 Fri 30th Sep 201181 answers, last by easterfool 11:42 Fri 07th Oct 2011
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AndrewG-S

Listener 4156 V by Parsnip

An enjoyable puzzle, but nothing too challenging. Strange that no clue for 4a, at least not in my version. Anyway all worked out fine in the end. Thanks Parsnip
20:51 Fri 23rd Sep 201157 answers, last by easterfool 21:01 Mon 03rd Oct 2011
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Zabadak

Listener Crossword 4155 Body of Evidence by Jacques

Interesting this one in that I know what the end result should be, with the evident truth clearly displayed, but I can't see how best to get there: I have a number of viable options depending on what...
20:35 Fri 16th Sep 201183 answers, last by ichkeria 13:52 Wed 28th Sep 2011
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Zabadak

Listener Crossword 4153: Rhythm for a Dance by Brimstone

I think I have it, though one element, the two letter replacement, and one additional word entry are as yet unconfirmed. I'm still trying to justify everything, which looks like being a bit of a slog,...
20:20 Fri 02nd Sep 201163 answers, last by easterfool 16:10 Tue 13th Sep 2011
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starwalker

Listener 4150 - Garden Scraps by Colleague

A rapid grid fiil brings the reward of a visit to the sherry decanter before attempting to make sense of the preamble. It's a risky strategy, but someone has to try it. On reflection, I think I boobed...
16:49 Fri 12th Aug 201164 answers, last by IainGrace 14:49 Sun 21st Aug 2011

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