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Listener Crossword No. 4569 Bearskin By Elap

Lovely puzzle by Elap. Probably slightly easier than the average numerical, with a very satisfying denouement....
22:29 Fri 23rd Aug 201910 answers, last by crosswhit99 20:02 Tue 27th Aug 2019
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Listener No 4469 Follow-My-Leader By Harribobs

Thanks Harribobs for a very enjoyable puzzle. I managed to guess the theme after solving the first anagram clash. Some lovely clues (eg. 11d)....
16:40 Fri 22nd Sep 201715 answers, last by Scree 17:16 Sun 01st Oct 2017
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Listener No 4467 Theme Of The Day By Kea

Thanks Kea for a rather beautiful construction. At first glance, I thought it was going to be much tougher (particularly as, for about the first 10 minutes, I managed to overlook the fact that the...
15:56 Fri 08th Sep 201720 answers, last by Scree 20:07 Wed 13th Sep 2017
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Listener 4464 The Properties Of Numbers Ii By Piccadilly

Absolutely incredible feat to make the set of statements apply both to the numbers and their associated entries. Unfortunately for me, though, I can't see a solution. Having reached an impasse, I...
20:54 Fri 18th Aug 201720 answers, last by borealis 10:36 Fri 25th Aug 2017
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Listener No 4458: Difficulty By Chalicea

Thanks Chalicea. Rather simple clues, though, and the theme jumped out a little too obviously....
15:44 Fri 07th Jul 201741 answers, last by crosswhit99 18:01 Sat 15th Jul 2017
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Listener 4457 Polo By Apt

Apologies if this is not the first thread. I couldn't see an earlier one. This was quite straightforward, but right up my street. Thanks Apt....
16:45 Fri 30th Jun 201713 answers, last by sunny-dave 18:46 Tue 04th Jul 2017
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Listener No 4450: Bank Transfer By Calmac

Now that really was too easy....
15:24 Fri 12th May 201714 answers, last by Hagen 07:11 Mon 15th May 2017
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Listener No. 4438 Can't You Do Division? By Oyler

Thanks Oyler for another brilliant puzzle. Is there any way we can access the original puzzle from 50 years ago?...
17:47 Fri 17th Feb 201717 answers, last by olichant 12:47 Wed 22nd Feb 2017
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Listener No 4399: Square Time Sums By Oyler

Thanks Oyler for an enjoyable workout. Pretty clear which rows and columns are intended, but I can't help feeling that I'm missing something....
16:19 Fri 20th May 201620 answers, last by satori 14:01 Thu 02nd Jun 2016
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Listener No 4387 : One-Man Band By Emu

Quite a gentle solve. A favourite theme of mine - I must revisit it one of these days. Thanks Emu....
18:13 Fri 26th Feb 20164 answers, last by Pasquin 20:38 Fri 26th Feb 2016
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Listener No. 4378: Present Day By Horvendile

I'm surprised that there isn't a thread up for this yet. (Apologies if there is one) I started on it this afternoon, having only returned to the UK this morning. Just a couple of loose ends to tie up,...
16:48 Sat 26th Dec 201541 answers, last by crucifer 15:31 Sun 03rd Jan 2016
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Listener No 4374 : A Tester Laid Out By Salamanca

I did enjoy the way the thematic material all slotted together, however I think the obscurity of some of the geographical references was pushing the boundaries of fair play rather. Thanks Salamanca....
17:57 Fri 27th Nov 201523 answers, last by sunny-dave 10:22 Wed 02nd Dec 2015
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Listener No 4366: Ego-Trips By Llig

Sorry to be a bit repetitive, but this is just not a stiff enough challenge. Lots of very easy clues, and no real endgame to speak of....
16:11 Fri 02nd Oct 201533 answers, last by IainGrace 19:24 Sun 11th Oct 2015
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Listener 4361 Two For The Price Of One By Monk

Pretty easy grid fill, and an interesting second puzzle. I do quite enjoy puzzles of this second type, but the ones I have seen before tend to be very trivial. This one was a little more challenging....
17:32 Fri 28th Aug 201533 answers, last by icynorth 09:29 Thu 10th Sep 2015
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Listener No 4347 Pairs By Elap

Fairly easy entry to the puzzle, but took me a while to see the final step. Thanks Elap....
17:09 Fri 22nd May 201528 answers, last by AndrewG-S 21:54 Wed 27th May 2015
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Listener No 4338 A Game Of 15 By Glow-Worm

Another fairly straightforward grid-fill, though deciphering some of the 15ing was a little trickier. The finish raised a smile. Thanks Glow-worm....
17:31 Fri 20th Mar 201522 answers, last by olichant 10:56 Mon 23rd Mar 2015
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Listener 4334 By Brimstone

Much easier than it first appears, if you know where to start. Thanks Brimstone....
18:04 Fri 20th Feb 201552 answers, last by sunny-dave 23:02 Sun 01st Mar 2015
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Listener 4283

I presume the www.crosswordclub.co.uk site is down. There's no other url is there?...
17:14 Fri 28th Feb 201437 answers, last by the_heisman 09:07 Sun 09th Mar 2014

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