Listener No 4652 8 X 8 By Phi

[NickorWan]

I love this type of puzzle. Unfortunately, I was enjoying it so much I forgot to put dinner in the oven! I thought the clash might give me trouble, as they often do, but I found this one without too much trouble. Nice implementation of the theme, clues pitched perfectly for the task, and no prolonged grid staring - terrific, thanks.

[bobbinwales]

//I thought the clash might give me trouble, as they often do//
I know the feeling. Should a stay or should a go.

[HawkCrossword]

Nice, original setting. I thought it was going to be a lot harder than it turned out to be - some of the misprint clues were generous, and the theme came quickly.

In all, a nice way to spend an evening - thanks Phi!

[Hagen]

I got the partnership, thanks to a helpful combination of the first corrected misprints I worked out, pretty quickly. Based on logic the quotation soon followed. Then I got stuck. I knew where the clash was located but had loads more clashes, because for ages I thought that each clue in the figure-of-eight pair was confined to its own half. It would have helped if I'd looked at the diagram in the preamble, wouldn't it? Duh.

Well, got there in the end after a break for dinner and a nice bottle of Verdicchio di Jesi. Clever puzzle, but I can't stand the thematic duo!

[sunny-dave]

Excellent puzzle - did all the donkey work whilst stone-cold sober, all numbered clues and most of the 8 letters solved.

But just couldn't fit it all together - so gave up and got (ahem) very 'relaxed' watching the rugby with a zoom group.

Came back to the puzzle for a last intoxicated look - and it all dropped out in ten minutes.

Very satisfying and a good challenge - thanks Phi ...

... hic burp pardon ...

[gness]

I have no idea how he finished that after all we had supped during the rugby zoom....but he did and he's a very happy bunny.

[Philoctetes]

A pleasant stroll. I was surprised how straightforward the "8"s were because of the normal entries. It all fitted together sweetly. Good one, Phi

[emcee]

Great construction and novelty value as we've come to expect from the setter.

Thanks, Phi.

[Cruncher]

Lovely. Looks like I found the clues tougher than you guys but enjoyed piecing it together

[borealis]

Another really good one. Initial thought - dreadful. Soon realised it was nicely thought out so you could make a start. Delighted with the finish. Thanks, Phi.