This seems to be only Porlock’s second Listener crossword, though we have seen fifteen of his in the Magpie.
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Listener No 4931 Rising Star by Sage
It seems that this is Sage’s very first Listener compilation. He (or she) has just had one previous B-level crossword in the Magpie.
Listener 4930 Rearrangement by Ploy
Ploy has been setting Listener crosswords since 2003 but it is his lovely ‘Right and Left ‘of just ten years ago that is the most memorable for me.
Listener 4929 But Not in Chambers by Augeas
I’m surprised to see that this is only the seventh Listener crossword set by Augeas, and that we haven’t solved one of his for seven years.
Listener 4928 Leo You Can’t Have Both
Leo’s first Listener was called “Unfair”. It wasn’t of course – but it was tough, as were its successors. We’re expecting a fair but firm ride today in their fifth …
Listener 4927: State Transition Diagram by Tuds
We last met Tuds about a year and a half ago – such is the length of the Listener queue – with 4856 “If You Say So” of THIS GRID IS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK fame. Will our checker have such an easy ride this time?
Listener 4926, Pie by Dimitry
What a pleasure to see a crossword by Dimitry who has been setting them since at least 1983 – that’s when Dave Hennings’ records began. This will be his 31st in the records, including one set with three others as Listener No 4,000.
4925 Wrong Column by Deuce — setter’s blog
Like, I suspect, most solvers of the Listener, I usually get my fix by downloading a pdf of the puzzle online. On the rare occasions I’ve bought a dead-tree Times — manly on … Read more >>
Listener No 4925 Wrong Column by Deuce
Deuce has been setting Listener crosswords since 2019 and this will be his sixth.
Listener 4924: Two in One III by Sabre
Sabre needs no introduction. A top-class puzzle is to be expected – but get out your survival kit…
Listener 4923, Aedites Nautical Signal
Dave Hennings’ Crossword Database tells me that this will be Aedites’ 29th Listener crossword.
Listener 4922 Elap Relationship
Few numerical Listeners are a walk in the park, but Elap’s exceptional Relationship
required ropes, harness, helmet and ice axes to reach its stratospheric summit.
Listener Crossword 4921. Outfielder by Hotspur
Welcome back to Hotspur: we last met in 2013 when we explored James Murray’s ‘Web of Words’. This theme looks rather different …
String by The Ace of Hearts
Another circular puzzle from The Ace of Hearts. Nudge to oneself – the editors have said in the past that they prefer a circular puzzle to have some sort of circular theme.
Listener 4919: Puzzle Smash by Smidgers
“These areas act as the nine boxes of a Sudoku…” We were warned…