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Listener No. 4448: Get Me Out Of Here! By Nemo

Absolutely first rate! Thanks, Nemo! The construction is quite amazing, especially when one considers how hard it must have been to insure a unique solution. The amount of thematic material in the...
18:27 Fri 28th Apr 201723 answers, last by borealis 08:15 Mon 08th May 2017
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Listener 4388 - Please Explain The Title

Now that the solution is published, I would like someone to explain the title....
22:12 Sun 27th Mar 20161 answer, last by Garaman 07:04 Mon 28th Mar 2016
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Listener 4387

Thanks, Emu, for a well-constructed homage a great work of art. Not among the more difficult Listeners, but that does not detract from its excellence. I assume the ambiguity of one of the abbreviated...
18:12 Fri 26th Feb 201620 answers, last by sunny-dave 18:42 Thu 03rd Mar 2016
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Listener 4350 - Revelation Of John By Elfman

Wow! After staring at the full grid for hours off and on, I finally saw one of the words...then another..and then I was done. Thanks, Elfman, for a first-rate Listener!
05:13 Sat 13th Jun 201534 answers, last by IainGrace 19:05 Sun 21st Jun 2015
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Listener 4348 - Quads By Shark

A magnificent follow-up to Shark's Ascot Gold Cup...Thanks for a superb Listener, Shark!
04:50 Sat 30th May 201528 answers, last by crosswhit99 07:28 Wed 10th Jun 2015
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Listener 4326, Coincidence By Sabre

I've searched bu apparently there is no Friday club for this very difficult offering by Sabre. I just got 17acr so I've finally finished. Phew! One of the hardest of the year, for sure. Thanks Sabre!...
16:07 Sat 27th Dec 201451 answers, last by sunny-dave 12:19 Mon 05th Jan 2015
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Listener 4311 - Carte Blanche By Chalicea

This is an excellent example of a carte blanche puzzle; thanks Chalicea! However, I think there are eight thematic clues, not seven......
18:55 Fri 12th Sep 201428 answers, last by EV_Solver 04:01 Fri 19th Sep 2014
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Listener 4297 - Tetris By Aramis

What a magnificent puzzle! I hope this one is remembered when the puzzle of the year vote is made. It will be hard to top. Thanks, Aramis!
06:18 Sat 07th Jun 201446 answers, last by EAChaplin 12:40 Sat 14th Jun 2014
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Listener 4296 - Playgroup By Ifor

With the Magpie, we get two Ifors in one week. Both are absolutely brilliant! This one is very tough, even with TEA; without TEA I am not sure I could have got there. Thanks, Ifor!...
20:05 Fri 30th May 20141 answer, last by TheBear69 20:06 Fri 30th May 2014
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Listener 4281 - Sporn By Hedgehog

Yawn... Sorry, Hedgehog......
17:51 Fri 14th Feb 20142 answers, last by AHearer 17:54 Fri 14th Feb 2014
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Listener 4274 - Sonamb By Porlock

I think I have it right. It's very devious indeed; another excellent Listener. I am unfamiliar with Porlock; is this his/her first L? I have a slight quibble with the title, assuming I understand...
22:28 Fri 27th Dec 20131 answer, last by jim360 22:36 Fri 27th Dec 2013
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Listener 4273 - Conflict By Pointer

Thanks, Pointer, for an absolutely superb Listener. Maybe POTY......
19:11 Fri 20th Dec 201362 answers, last by sunny-dave 22:36 Fri 27th Dec 2013
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Listener 4272 - Bun Fight By Kea

Thanks for a good challenge, Kea. It was a nice challenge to determine the answers that had extra letters and not easy to get the two items from the extra letters. I am a bit concerned about what I...
18:43 Fri 13th Dec 201353 answers, last by Cruncher 16:39 Fri 20th Dec 2013
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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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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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Listener 4212: Resolution by Raich

I found this relatively easy with steady progress right through to the end. Nevertheless I think it's an excellent Listener, completely sound throughout. Thanks, Raich.
17:29 Fri 19th Oct 201241 answers, last by Whenland 18:46 Mon 29th Oct 2012
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Listener 4207 - Loco by Ferret

I found this to be a nice challenge with a very satisfying final step. I found the clues to be tough but fair (except I felt 19:33d was subpar). Well done, Ferret.
23:31 Fri 14th Sep 201249 answers, last by Texasetes 17:42 Sun 14th Oct 2012
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Listener 4182 - Breach of Contract by Ron

Congratulations, Ron, on an excellent Listener. I thought the clues were clever and uniformly sound and the theme was well-executed. Thanks.
18:36 Fri 23rd Mar 20121 answer, last by Ruthrobin 18:46 Fri 23rd Mar 2012
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Listener 4180 - Knight's Move by Merlin

I found Merlin's puzzle to be a quick fill and the final step was easy for me to complete - but that does not diminish my admiration for this excellent construction in the slightest. Some of the...
17:46 Fri 09th Mar 20124 answers, last by vetuste_ennemi 15:03 Sat 10th Mar 2012
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Listener 4172: Fruitless Effort by Hypnos

I found this to be a somewhat difficult puzzle with very competent clueing, clever concealment of many of the misprints and a nice theme. Thanks, Hypnos.
19:26 Fri 13th Jan 201246 answers, last by piano_maths 20:58 Sun 22nd Jan 2012

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