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A vacancy has arisen for someone to blog Guardian Genius once every six months (on average). If you regularly solve Guardian Genius and feel able to contribute a blog then please let me … Read more >>
For the last thirteen years or so, this site has been maintained and administered by Gaufrid. Unfortunately, Gaufrid’s eyesight has been deteriorating gradually to the point where he finds it almost impossible to … Read more >>
Enigmatic Variations I’ve been seeing rumours that The Telegraph has decided to discontinue the EV from end of July. I say rumours because I’ve had no official word from anyone. I’ve tried emailing … Read more >>
John Young – RIP John H writes: With a very heavy heart, I must pass on to crossword friends the sad news of the death of the compiler John Young. Financial Times solvers … Read more >>
Very sad news received today, Neil Shepherd (Alberich / Klingsor) has died. He will be sorely missed.
If you’re looking for a new, tough crossword challenge in 2022, try Komorník’s competition in aid of two charities, Asperger’s East Anglia and the Assist Trust, both based in Norwich. It is free … Read more >>
Joining via Zoom There have been requests to join the gathering via Zoom. So Andy (Eccles) has set up a meeting from 3:00 pm (after lunch is all cleared away). Details: Topic: Virtual … Read more >>
My apologies to those of you who have emailed me recently but have not received a reply. I have spent the last 3½ weeks in hospital with no internet/email access, not even via … Read more >>
Posted on behalf of John: Hello again, everybody. Thank you for your response! Boris and Co(vid) permitting, it looks as though we shall be going ahead. It will be lovely to meet everyone … Read more >>
A message from John Henderson:
I’ve had a number of enquiries about whether there will be a Sloggers and Betters event in York this year. The answer is: “Er…yes, probably”.
In order to prevent this site from getting out of control, please read/reread the following posts: The increase in comments Comment Guidelines Recently there has been a noticeable increase in off-topic comments on … Read more >>
A message from Tom Johnson (Doc, Gozo, Maskarade):
This week sees the 50th anniversary of the Spectator crossword.
by Tom Johnson aka Maskarade and Gozo
Today, February 16th, marks the centenary of the birth of John Galbraith Graham who compiled crosswords under the pseudonyms of Araucaria for the Guardian and Cinephile for the Financial Times.
My attention has been drawn to a new site that may be of interest to some of you. It provides a location where amateur setters can compile and host their own crosswords.
As you will have noticed, Fifteensquared has had a make-over (and not before time, some of you might say!). Apart from the new appearance, with larger font sizes to make reading easier when … Read more >>