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djawhufc

Spectator 2103

Hi all Looks a bit of a challenge- the complete opposite to last week. I won't get the chance to tackle it until the weekend so good luck all. Thanks DJA...
06:06 Thu 07th Mar 201313 answers, last by barryjbutler 17:37 Thu 07th Mar 2013
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starwalker

Listener 4231 - Vera By Elfman

After last week's toughie, I was hoping for an easy ride this week - especially as we are off on holiday very soon. So, my heart sank when I saw this mixture of truths, half truths and lies. Probably...
18:45 Fri 01st Mar 201340 answers, last by JenniferGlroai 18:38 Mon 25th Mar 2013
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trux

Listener No 4230 Elm By Quinapalus

Whilst one might argue about some of the clueing, and several ambiguities in extra letter(s), there is no doubt whatsoever that the endgame is most elegant. A real tough test, just about worth the...
22:29 Fri 22nd Feb 201358 answers, last by teuchter2 12:57 Mon 04th Mar 2013
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DocHH

Ev 1059 Down Under By Chalicea

Hello EVers, I started off quite well, solving clues more or less in clue order. Came to a crunching halt in the SE sector, but sorted after a while! Then spotted a "string" of letters that helped....
18:27 Sun 24th Feb 201350 answers, last by ringer 17:42 Fri 01st Mar 2013
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Ruthrobin

Listener No 4229 Cleopatra's Needled By Ruslan

Surely not! Me starting a thread on a NUMERICAL. What fun to have a numerical with an endgame. Of course, we can't thank Ruslan but this was nowhere near as tedious and horrible as numericals usually...
18:52 Fri 15th Feb 201354 answers, last by teuchter2 09:18 Thu 21st Feb 2013
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jockie

Listener 4228 : Detective Work By Ilver

Well, that was fun! Surely I'm not the first in the teatime club?
17:51 Fri 08th Feb 201353 answers, last by Scree 23:11 Fri 15th Feb 2013
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trux

Listener 4227: 42 By Xanthippe

Well, that was quite a workout!! Scant help from the preamble made for tricky end-game even after sussing what the 42 were. Not a subject I know anything about so cannot comment on the specific...
21:30 Fri 01st Feb 201359 answers, last by turast 03:02 Sat 09th Feb 2013
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dr b

Listener 4226 Polar By Kea

Not nearly as difficult as in recent weeks but very enjoyable - I may have laughed out loud when the penny dropped. Merci M. Kea.
17:43 Fri 25th Jan 201339 answers, last by magichour 21:28 Thu 31st Jan 2013
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Ruthrobin

Listener No 4224 How To ----- By Colleague

Another gentle grid fill to start off the year. We have just had the pdm and are happily checking the endgame in Brewer. Thank you, Colleague!
18:36 Fri 11th Jan 201374 answers, last by crosswhit99 13:25 Sat 19th Jan 2013
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Ruthrobin

Listener 4223 Two Names By Verbascum

A Happy New Year to all. What a pleasant and gentle start to the year! The theme appeared early and we have thoroughly enjoyed this. We haven't quite finished but progress is regular and speedy.
17:34 Fri 04th Jan 201380 answers, last by olichant 19:09 Sun 13th Jan 2013
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Ruthrobin

Listener 4220 27 By Mango

With an almost full grid, we have to stop and be entertained. This has been extremely enjoyable so far with Mango's usual impeccable cluing. We still have the thematic pdm to come (but an idea of it)....
19:09 Fri 28th Dec 20124 answers, last by SethMould 10:34 Sat 29th Dec 2012
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Neveracrossword

Inquisitor 1261

12 D. Y or S in H? (6) ??s?el 13 A. Pointer following type of bid(not opening) (6) fe???? (Tried to do something with 'fesse'/pointer but have got nowhere.) Thanks for any help....
10:59 Sat 22nd Dec 201229 answers, last by slaney 19:18 Sun 30th Dec 2012
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TheBear69

Listener 4221 - In Season By Lavatch

What a masterful construction by Lavatch...This could be the puzzle of the year. I found the clues to be highly challenging; figuring out the quotation and author certainly helped with the final third...
09:05 Sat 22nd Dec 201249 answers, last by Cruciverbalist 21:03 Mon 07th Jan 2013
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Ruthrobin

Listener 4220 Falsehoods By Aedites

Of course, I should have put the title too! Great fun this!
16:47 Fri 14th Dec 201256 answers, last by jim360 10:42 Sat 22nd Dec 2012
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starwalker

Listener 4219 - What's My Line By Mr E

As is frequently the case with Mr E, I find myself with a full grid, I think that I have my "dodgy" letters and I need a break. The sherry decanter is beckoning and at the moment, the rest of the...
18:59 Fri 07th Dec 201239 answers, last by Alekhine 16:00 Fri 14th Dec 2012
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TheBear69

Listener 4218 - System Analysts by Stick Insect

I feel this is an extraordinary feat, especially constructing clues which are valid cryptic clues AND provide all of the thematic hints; the end result is a thing of beauty. On the other hand, I doubt...
18:23 Fri 30th Nov 201245 answers, last by jim360 12:47 Wed 05th Dec 2012
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Ruthrobin

Listener 4217 Absolutely Pointless by Waterloo

A highly entertaining gridfill this week (I am struggling over the last two squares - cells, whatever) and wondering whether there is a further pdm to come - though it is difficult to see how anything...
21:18 Fri 23rd Nov 201240 answers, last by Alekhine 22:03 Sat 01st Dec 2012
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crosswhit99

Listener 4216 - Evens by Elap

Another great puzzle from the master of numericals with a logical entry point and steady progression from thereon in - all fair and square !
19:35 Fri 16th Nov 201234 answers, last by Cruncher 22:09 Tue 20th Nov 2012
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Ruthrobin

Listener No 4215 Getting in Shape by Rood

Another cracker! We thought this was wonderful but how very tough. Obviously the editors are getting their own back on those who whinged that last week's lovely creation was too easy. We had pdm after...
20:08 Fri 09th Nov 201261 answers, last by ichkeria 15:39 Wed 21st Nov 2012
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Twit-Who

EV 1043 - Dark by Chalicea

A pleasant romp........nothing too taxing and sadly nothing too challenging either.
12:30 Sun 04th Nov 201217 answers, last by ringer 08:59 Sat 10th Nov 2012

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