“In 11 clues, the wordplay leads to the answer and an additional letter not to be entered into the grid; in clue order these letters give THE ULTIMATE PRIZE. Four entries clued without definition are associated surnames, three of which stand in the way of those seeking the prize; a fourth such surname (six letters) must be highlighted, as must be the two normally clued entries which form a cryptic indication of the puzzle’s theme. Chambers Dictionary (2016) is recommended, but does not contain one entry that can be found in the Oxford Dictionary of English.”
Enigmatic Variations 1353 Briefcases by Gaston
An alphabetic jigsaw style this week with misprints in all definitions. The replaced letters spelling out a phrase to indicate the theme. The BRIEFCASES then need to be highlighted. I must admit, it … Read more >>