Comments on: Crossword No 6700 by Al

By: Al Streatfield

Al Streatfield — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 11:13:18 +0000

Thanks to all for the kind words/feedback. I am slightly baffled by Paul B’s “Ann Widdecombe” comment…

By: NealH

NealH — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 12:12:34 +0000

As I alluded in the blog, he has been in the news a lot because of the controversy over his decision to accuse Pakistan of ball-tampering. You could equally well argue that it’s unfair to expect us to know latin or to have heard of Ovid or Gypsy Rose Lee.

Unless you’re going to make a rule that all crosswords should stick only to well known English words, there is always likely to be some bit of general knowledge you’re lacking.

By: henri

henri — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 12:03:47 +0000

I was not impressed by 12 across. How can we be expected to know that Hair is a cricket umpire? A very 29 across clue.

By: Paul B

Paul B — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 14:07:14 +0000

I’ve just clicked who ’tis. Thanks to Ray and NMS.

By: nmsindy

nmsindy — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 14:00:55 +0000

Not a début, I think - I seem to remember a previous Indy (just one) by Al three or four years ago. Enjoyable puzzle.

By: rayfolwell

rayfolwell — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 12:57:33 +0000

Chambers has “Ferret” as a narrow silk or cotton ribbon.

By: Paul B

Paul B — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 12:56:57 +0000

I wouldn’t mind some enlightenment on TAPE = FERRET myself.

Very Ximenean debut from AL, although I think there could be some cake-throwing at the next bash involving those who would rather sleep with Ann Widdecombe than risk the ignominy of clueing Lorelei LORE/ LEI.

I’m sort of kidding of course - welcome AL, a fine start.