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Ruthrobin

Listener 4331 By Loda

Well, those who have been moaning that the early ones were too easy have what they wanted here. This has been a real challenge, growing easier as it progressed, of course. We still have some ends to...
21:49 Fri 30th Jan 201561 answers, last by twoshortplan 09:14 Sat 07th Feb 2015
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Listener 4330: Following The Brief By External

A pleasing puzzle with a neatly worded preamble. It's always pleasing to learn something along the way, so many thanks to eXternal. But we're still waiting for the first tough challenge of the year....
17:59 Fri 23rd Jan 201553 answers, last by EdgeofDarkness 10:42 Sun 01st Feb 2015
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TheBear69

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 4325, Christmas Break By Poat

The theme has had a lot of exposure recently, but that does not detract from this delightful treatment by Poat. All comes together in a most pleasing way....
18:49 Fri 19th Dec 201420 answers, last by IainGrace 17:45 Fri 26th Dec 2014
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Listener 4324 Off We Go By Phi

Nice to have an easy ride after a couple of tough ones. Neat construction, all worked nicely. Thanks, Phi....
17:32 Fri 12th Dec 201421 answers, last by Staurologist 10:12 Mon 15th Dec 2014
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Ruthrobin

Times Listener No 4319

What an astonishing compilation. Ferret, I am amazed that you could construct this. Dare I say that I am also immensely grateful that 'solvers need not actually carry out the manipulation (as that...
21:59 Fri 07th Nov 201426 answers, last by ichkeria 20:48 Sat 15th Nov 2014
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emcee

Listener 4316: Delightful Punishment By Mynot

I've searched using several keywords but can't find another thread so ... This was a rewarding puzzle: once the penny drops you think, "yes, of course; why didn't I spot that earlier?" Many thanks...
19:17 Fri 17th Oct 201430 answers, last by IainGrace 18:42 Wed 22nd Oct 2014
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Listener 4313: Weak Force By Tut

Quite a straightforward offering from Tut, with an easy endgame. Fun, though, and a subject I am fond of....
16:42 Fri 26th Sep 201422 answers, last by sunny-dave 08:57 Mon 29th Sep 2014
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Listener 4312: Elementary Deduction By Rood

After a day when my mind has been destroyed by builders, a pick through a water pipe, and trying to find a plumber at 4pm on a Friday, I little thought I'd be the first to check in. A very fair and...
20:01 Fri 19th Sep 201424 answers, last by tilbee 18:03 Thu 25th Sep 2014
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TheBear69

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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emcee

Listener 4310: Net Book Agreement By Charybdis

Oh dear ... another puzzle with straightforward clues. The endgame was more interesting, however. We must have a stinker coming up....
17:05 Fri 05th Sep 201449 answers, last by sunny-dave 15:25 Mon 15th Sep 2014
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starwalker

Listener Crossword 4307 - Spiral Of Salami And Walnuts By Wan

What a delight, on another theme about which I was previously ignorant. Would have been much tougher without the generosity of the setter. Particularly liked 33 down. Thanks Wan....
17:34 Fri 15th Aug 201440 answers, last by quarrel 23:53 Thu 28th Aug 2014
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Ruthrobin

Listener 4304 Ozzie Warning

We just had our penny drop moment and, with an almost full grid, have to make sure that we enter the correct bars - quite a task, and quite a feat, Ozzie, thanks. This has been most enjoyable.
18:51 Fri 25th Jul 201426 answers, last by sunny-dave 06:44 Tue 05th Aug 2014
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Listener 4302: When All Else Fails By Ottorino

Well, I paid my subscription in the end, and a puzzle like this makes it worth while. Mind you, I don't know how anybody could complete it without an early PDM allowing almost 3/4 of the grid to be...
19:26 Fri 11th Jul 201432 answers, last by Whenland 15:49 Sat 21st Mar 2015
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trux

Listener Crossword No 4301 It's Over Here! By Jago

Have just taken up my £1 special offer for first month of my Times subscription, and do hope I shall get better value for money in the coming weeks. I regret to say that this is just not up to...
15:31 Fri 04th Jul 201466 answers, last by Oyler 12:28 Thu 10th Jul 2014
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Ruthrobin

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Oh what a challenging one. I don't know how anyone gets to the full grid (as we have just done) without the help of devices. Now we are enjoying sorting out the godly mix up. Many thanks, Stick Insect...
20:43 Fri 20th Jun 201442 answers, last by JackDeCrow 07:40 Fri 27th Jun 2014
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TheBear69

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

One of those frustrating ones where the last four clues took as long to sort out as the rest of the clues and the theme altogether. Apart from those four, it was all pretty clear, so thanks Ifor. I...
19:01 Fri 30th May 201439 answers, last by IainGrace 08:56 Sun 08th Jun 2014
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Listener 4292: Going Out In Style By Homer

That was quite a work-out. I admit to firing up the spreadsheet to help with the sorting, and once I'd got the theme and saw what had to be revealed I left a few loose ends till this morning. Some...
05:48 Sat 03rd May 201447 answers, last by sunny-dave 21:39 Fri 09th May 2014
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emcee

Listener 4291: Maxon By Schadenfreude

Luckily I spotted what had to be done fairly quickly -- a device regular solvers will have met before. This assisted in solving some tough clues. Slightly underwhelming, feeling a little...
17:39 Fri 25th Apr 201434 answers, last by borealis 15:08 Tue 29th Apr 2014

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