There's a few where I am confident that I know the answer but simply cannot work out all the reasoning. And there's one where I don't know what the word can be even though I have most of the letters....
No crossword last week. SWMBO took us to Bruges (or Brugge as the locals call it. I had never been before. It was worth missing the crossword for and that is saying something!. Anyway I have just...
I am just going to have to admit defeat with the last one! " soldier and war-god making brilliant point to those on the ground" . I have a?T?r?s. The only thing that I can think of is tha Ares was a...
Hello. I need help in explaining two answers please. The first is "last but one in political residence". The answer is ( I don't think I am spoiling it for others) is fairly obviously "number 10". But...
Missed you all last week. We went to a film instead. Fantastic! God's Own Country ( which I am sure you all know is Yorkshire!) . Maybe a bit strong for some tastes and not the sort of picture SWMBO...
Hello! I am back after the most amazing summer. SWMBO has been VERY tolerant but insists I ( we, because his nibs needs to work as well) settle down and get back to studying ( with the Jumbo as the...
Hello everybody. I am back I have managed all the clues except one and, as so often, it is a short word ( four letters) Sailor beginning to scale a mountain in Thessaly. I have ?s?a but I can't work...
Hello everybody. Eventually, I managed to have a go at this week's puzzle. There are two clues where I have an answer but I can't really get the reasoning and I'd (as always) be grateful for either...
I don't need any help as I have managed to complete the puzzle. I just wanted my fantastic guides and helpers to know that I am back. Exams over (I think I have done OK) so SWMBO no longer makes me...
I think I have finished but there are two clues I don't quite get and I'd be grateful for explanations. Canadian bowler in local match. I think the answer is Derby which meets the local match. But...
Did anyone notice my absence? I did something stupid and the punishment included a month with no crosswords. Really tough! But it is over. Glad to be back. Can someone explain this answer please?...
Very late in the day, it's me as usual (a) seeking confirmation of an answer that I am not 100% sure of and (b) if it is right an explanation please. The clue is Star consuming last of chilli tortilla...
I have two requests this week. The first is for an explanation please. 31 ac "What protects driver from snakes with Indian name" With letters I have, I am confident that the answer is " windscreen"...
Hello. I am back. SWMBO would not let me do last week's crossword as she said that she was not satisfied that I was back in "work mode" so I have made sure that she could not complain this week and...
I don't really need any help but I wanted, before my " Crossword Jamboree" comes to an end, to repeat my New Year good wishes to all those who help me and others. I don't think Lie-in King and...
I just wanted to wish a Very Happy New Year to all the wonderful people who have helped me improve over the last year ( and,I hope, will continue to help me in 2017.) A very special Good Wish to...