Donate SIGN UP

scooterbug

1 to 19 of 19

Avatar Image
HawkCrossword

Listener 4675 Called To Order By Vismut

A much friendlier puzzle this week, very cleverly arranged and clued, and with a surprise ending (I was worried I was going to have to stray into an area well beyond my comfort zone). Thanks Vismut -...
22:27 Fri 03rd Sep 202111 answers, last by Dim16 11:24 Tue 07th Sep 2021
Avatar Image
HawkCrossword

Listener 4659 - Me And My Puzzlers By Wan

A proper workout this week - tough clues throughout, even with clear definitions, but an impressive endgame - thanks Wan! I had a couple of false entries which hampered me for a while, and I still...
23:37 Fri 14th May 202116 answers, last by NickorWan 22:07 Fri 04th Jun 2021
Avatar Image
Alekhine

Listener 4502: Never-Ending?

This is curious. All done, all seems OK ... and yet I am a letter out in the endgame. I'll assume that I have made a small error. Perversely, I hope that I have and that there isn't a problem here....
23:02 Fri 11th May 201828 answers, last by Liathach 06:05 Wed 16th May 2018
Avatar Image
AHearer

Listener No. 4453: Army & Navy By Shackleton

I made heavy weather of this at first, and admired the way some of the misprints were quite deviously hidden. I was lucky in the end-game, spotting a likely anagram which turned out to be correct: I'm...
19:18 Fri 02nd Jun 201738 answers, last by Hagen 12:12 Thu 08th Jun 2017
Avatar Image
AHearer

Listener No. 4401: Literal Spling By Waterloo

That was fun -- quite a quick solve, but I liked the idea. The one slight niggle I have is that the literal spling has not been 100% carried out -- unless I've made mistakes in at least two entries....
16:55 Fri 03rd Jun 201626 answers, last by British_Olympics 19:55 Wed 08th Jun 2016
Avatar Image
upsetter

Listener No 4339 Mixed Doubles By Shackleton

At last an absolute cowson. This is what we have been waiting for all year. 5 half-clues solved and already fighting the urge to give up....
11:14 Sat 28th Mar 201548 answers, last by sunny-dave 08:32 Thu 09th Apr 2015
Avatar Image
Contrarian

Listener 4334 By Brimstone

Much easier than it first appears, if you know where to start. Thanks Brimstone....
19:04 Fri 20th Feb 201552 answers, last by sunny-dave 00:02 Mon 02nd Mar 2015
Avatar Image
trux

Listener No 4327 The Alcoholic Baseball Player By Waterloo

Hoho!! Cracker-style literary jokes from Mr Waterloo ... some suitably making one groan, others raising a broad smile: I particularly liked 40ac. Gentle romp. Happy New Year to all ABers and many...
18:33 Fri 02nd Jan 201538 answers, last by Scorpius 17:45 Wed 07th Jan 2015
Avatar Image
AHearer

Listener 4305: Not A Blocked Grid By Lavatch

Another excellent construction. The top right corner held me up for a while, but once the penny dropped I could sit back and admire Lavatch's skill -- many thanks....
21:48 Fri 01st Aug 201430 answers, last by Whenland 12:24 Fri 08th Aug 2014
Avatar Image
AHearer

Listener 4300: 22 Across By Calmac

I suppose it had to come -- I mean both the theme and an easy one after a few gems. I am sure there could have been something more exciting by way of an end-game, but thanks anyway, Calmac....
17:04 Fri 27th Jun 201436 answers, last by sunny-dave 10:29 Wed 23rd Jul 2014
Avatar Image
dr b

Listener 4239 Laureate By Wasp

A fun puzzle, I thought. The theme was unknown to me, so some Googling once the message from the omitted letters was clear was needed. Wikipedia to the rescue. A little more work was needed to get all...
19:39 Fri 26th Apr 201364 answers, last by jim360 20:09 Sat 18th May 2013
Avatar Image
dr b

Listener 4232 A Murder Mystery By Hedge-Sparrow

What a long preamble, but what a fun puzzle. It took me a few minutes to get what the down message was telling me, but the P D'd, all was clear. Thanks hedge-sparrow.
19:17 Fri 08th Mar 201366 answers, last by SwissWavey 17:30 Thu 14th Mar 2013
Avatar Image
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...
22:30 Fri 01st Feb 201359 answers, last by turast 04:02 Sat 09th Feb 2013
Avatar Image
Texasetes

Listener 4222 - 27 By Mango

A very entertaining puzzle which I couldn't put down: a nicely cryptic preamble, some tricky (but fair) clues, an excellent grid and an endgame which had me beaming. The general theme became apparent...
05:38 Sat 29th Dec 201267 answers, last by NickorWan 10:19 Sun 20th Jan 2013
Avatar Image
starwalker

Listener Crossword 4192 Symbolic by Jago

No problems at all with this. Definitely one to attract newcomers. Thanks Jago
17:04 Fri 01st Jun 201262 answers, last by IainGrace 09:28 Sat 09th Jun 2012
Avatar Image
starwalker

Listener 4123 Les Six by Raich

Not finished yet, but the grid fill is going smoothly, the theme has been cracked and therefore some reverse solving can take place,but, the rugby is beckoning. Certainly one for beginners and...
19:49 Fri 04th Feb 201154 answers, last by ichkeria 15:11 Thu 24th Feb 2011
Avatar Image
fancydan

listener 4028

any thoughts on Mr E's latest. The number connection fills me with dread. Have solved about half of the clues and found several clashes. Cheers
17:46 Sat 04th Apr 200988 answers, last by Apache4D 21:19 Tue 14th Apr 2009
Avatar Image
midazolam

Listener 4026: Elitism by Zero

A fine crossword from Zero as always. The grid filled fairly quickly but the thematic material is excellent. As usual the grid and clues have been forwarded on. If anyone else would like a copy:...
09:58 Sat 21st Mar 200951 answers, last by Roundhillbob 22:07 Mon 30th Mar 2009
Avatar Image
Philoctetes

Listener 4021 Mazy by Salamanca

Still no link, of course. But another that relies heavily on cold solving. And a lovely nod for the Classicists amongst us in the use of "boustrophedon". I suspect more such will...
11:49 Sat 14th Feb 200975 answers, last by cruciverbali 11:07 Tue 24th Feb 2009

1 to 19 of 19