Listener No 4426: Dah-Di-Dah-Di-Dah By Harribobs

[AHearer]

Thank goodness for the message, as it allowed me to correct a couple of mistakes in my modification of the grid! Thanks, Harribobs, that was fun.

[Cruncher]

One of those beautifully formed puzzles that gives me aspirations to be a setter one day. Very pleasing

[IainGrace]

Interestingly, wondered if 23D was so allusive as not to conform to conventional crossword rules?

[perseverer]

I was another fan of 23D and the relevant phrase is in Chambers

[Postigod]

A lot of fun and surprisingly for me, where Harribobs is concerned, one I completed without any assistance beyond the Chambers app (other than a quick wiki search for the endgame and to check the significance of the phrase). Really enjoyed this - elegant and very satisfying (not to mention unambiguous!).

[greenfarmroad]

A most enjoyable puzzle, with a richly satisfying end: a clever message linked to the theme. Thanks you Harribobs.

Again I would emphasise the importance, for new solvers, of making the clues relatively straightforward and putting the challenge in the theme. 4426 provided an excellent example.

[twoshortplan]

Satisfying puzzle and grid modded and message decoded. But I can't be sure of the two unchecked letters of 33dn - I can see the last three I think but can't get the reference to the first three. A small hint would be welcome.

[twoshortplan]

whoops. First get 36ac right.