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Charity cryptic quiz

Wed September 3, 2014 at 8:53 am by jetdoc

Richard Cleaver has asked me to help publicise this cryptic quiz, which is raising funds for MIND. Do have a go — it’s pretty good, and in a very deserving cause. Richard says: … Read more >>

Cyclops 528: Beware of Greeks bearing gifts…

Fri September 5, 2014 at 3:03 pmMon September 1, 2014 at 8:25 am by jetdoc

… or anyone else, come to that. Better late than never, I hope. As I said earlier, after the disruption and upheaval of the past few months, we’re now getting settled into our … Read more >>

Cyclops 526: An isolated incident

Mon August 4, 2014 at 11:45 amMon August 4, 2014 at 12:01 am by jetdoc

I finally got round to solving this on the train from York to Cornwall, having moved last week to live in York. People in the seats behind us were solving a quick crossword … Read more >>

Cyclops 524: Making plans for Nigel

Mon July 7, 2014 at 4:12 pmMon July 7, 2014 at 12:01 am by jetdoc

It feels a bit as if Cyclops was when he compiled this — the divine Mr Farage and his ‘party’ make three appearances. For some reason, probably because my mind has been on … Read more >>

Cyclops 522: Bad company

Mon June 9, 2014 at 10:48 amSun June 8, 2014 at 9:00 pm by jetdoc

As I blog this Cyclops puzzle, I find myself in the company of some very unsavoury characters, not to mention deeply unpleasant military hardware. What a way to spend Monday morning (yes, I … Read more >>

Photos from Derby S&B, 17 May

Thu May 22, 2014 at 4:20 pm by jetdoc

At last Saturday’s S&B meeting, Peter (Kathryn’s Dad) and Anax took some photos, which you can find here: Photos from Derby

Cyclops 520: Blocked and tackle

Mon May 12, 2014 at 5:45 pmMon May 12, 2014 at 12:01 am by jetdoc

A puzzle with some imaginative clues — I think 4d gets my vote for best initially-deceptive wordplay, though that perhaps depends on what team you support. 19d also gets a mention. Across 7 … Read more >>

The Town of Ramsgate, 14 May

Thu May 8, 2014 at 10:05 am by jetdoc

Following the Times setters’ lunch, there will, as has become usual, be a get-together at The Town of Ramsgate, 62 Wapping High Street, London E1W 2PN, from about 4:30 onwards. All Sloggers, Betters, … Read more >>

Cyclops 518: Vladdy bizarre

Mon April 14, 2014 at 3:18 pmMon April 14, 2014 at 8:36 am by jetdoc

I intended to post this blog yesterday, before I went to Lord’s for the afternoon, but the broadband service went on the blink. And somehow it didn’t get done when I arrived home, … Read more >>

Cyclops 516: Collar without filth?

Mon March 17, 2014 at 7:43 amMon March 17, 2014 at 12:01 am by jetdoc

The title here is one of my favourite clues for the answer to 6a/7, with thanks to Nestor, its originator. I think I will give Cyclops’s clue for the same answer my vote … Read more >>

Cyclops 514: Outing camp

Mon February 17, 2014 at 12:01 am by jetdoc

For once, I have completed my blog in good time. As I write this, however, I am still struggling for something amusing to add at the end. There is no competition, as far … Read more >>

Cyclops 512: Don’t mention M*****h!

Mon January 20, 2014 at 12:01 am by jetdoc

A pretty quick solve for me; though I admit that I got a bit stuck on 20a — not because it’s difficult, but because I didn’t expect it to be so simple and … Read more >>

Araucaria’s memorial service

Wed January 1, 2014 at 5:54 pm by jetdoc

The memorial service for Araucaria will be held at Somersham church this Saturday, 4 January, at 2:30 pm. Some people are planning to assemble for lunch first in the nearby Rose & Crown … Read more >>

Photos from the Crossword Centenary party

Mon December 30, 2013 at 4:40 pmMon December 30, 2013 at 3:34 pm by jetdoc

I have uploaded photos of the event here: Crossword Centenary party With thanks to Conrad Taylor, who was in charge of the camera for most of the afternoon. Other people who tooks photos, … Read more >>

Cyclops 510: Fruity twerking

Tue December 24, 2013 at 7:54 amMon December 23, 2013 at 12:01 am by jetdoc

Apologies if this appears twice [it didn’t] — the new interface on the website is not behaving as I expected it to. Finally got round to writing this blog as I emerge from … Read more >>