are mistakes allowed?

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Does anyone know if crosswords sent to newspapers for competitions are discarded if they have mistakes corrected with tipex etc.If I make a mistake is it still worth sending my crossword in? Thanks to anyone that can help

[JMR27]

Some time ago I wrote to The Times about this and was told that as long as the answer is legible the entry will be accepted. I often send in crosswords which have been corrected so my advise is - post it :o)

[NILYA]

This question has been raised on several occasion.
The following link may be of help.

http://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/Search/default. asp?SearchText=Tippex%3Ecrosswords&searchType= site

[johnalex]

Try to correct your mistakes invisibly so nobody knows! Use corrector tape, such as Pritt Roller which comes in a plastic holder with refillable cartridges. Cover your error firmly and accurately, then with your middle finger tap the white mark about a dozen times to remove the brightness. Very often you can tone it down to match the shade of the newspaper.

The other method is to cut and paste a matching square from the edge of the newspaper, using Pritt Stick. For a complete word then cut out a measured strip and redraw the black bars using a fine liner and a straight edge.

These methods may sound fiddly but they only take a couple of minutes and might even win you a prize!

[Tallulah!]

Papermate erasermax biros have an eraser to use. Invaluable. Asda were cheapes tbut I bought them all!

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Thank you all for your help Really useful