Quizzes & Puzzles4 mins ago
Thanks
13 Answers
Just finished Spectator 1922 & 1923. Don't think I'll be doing that again. And have completed Azed, also for the first time. I want to thank those who helped me. You are too numerous to mention by name but BIG thanks to all of you.
Answers
Best Answer
No best answer has yet been selected by zita-green. Once a best answer has been selected, it will be shown here.
For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.Hello zita-green,
Why don't you attempt Speccie 1924 and use the help you received on 1922 and 1923 to the best advantage. I am sure I didn't help you, but followed the threads that did. I am a regular Speccie fan, as well as EV, and was pipped at the post every time you posted, so could not cntribute further. The start of you thread here seems to be "If at first I don't succeed, give up!"
We all had to start somewhere! Try again, most people here are helpful. You just need to train the grey matter to think in different directions, a copy of Chambers Dictionary will also help.
Why don't you attempt Speccie 1924 and use the help you received on 1922 and 1923 to the best advantage. I am sure I didn't help you, but followed the threads that did. I am a regular Speccie fan, as well as EV, and was pipped at the post every time you posted, so could not cntribute further. The start of you thread here seems to be "If at first I don't succeed, give up!"
We all had to start somewhere! Try again, most people here are helpful. You just need to train the grey matter to think in different directions, a copy of Chambers Dictionary will also help.
Zita,
The hard copy of Chambers only costs about �30.00,at full price and is essential for confirming definitions, particularly with barred crosswords. The chance of winning one is small, you might find discounted Chambers in popular bookshops.
There is an on-line version, but you cannot confirm definitions. For that look at
http://www.chambersharrap.co.uk/chambers/puzzl es/word_wizards/wwizards.py/main
It also does anagrams, but there are other crossword solvers too, for anagrams try,
http://anagram-solver.utsire.com/
or
http://wordsmith.org/anagram/index.html
and
http://www.oneacross.com/
Hopefully I will see you offering advice before long!
The hard copy of Chambers only costs about �30.00,at full price and is essential for confirming definitions, particularly with barred crosswords. The chance of winning one is small, you might find discounted Chambers in popular bookshops.
There is an on-line version, but you cannot confirm definitions. For that look at
http://www.chambersharrap.co.uk/chambers/puzzl es/word_wizards/wwizards.py/main
It also does anagrams, but there are other crossword solvers too, for anagrams try,
http://anagram-solver.utsire.com/
or
http://wordsmith.org/anagram/index.html
and
http://www.oneacross.com/
Hopefully I will see you offering advice before long!
I hardly ever use the Hard Back copy of Chambers. I prefer to use this:
http://www.chambersharrap.co.uk/chambers/books /dictionaries/tcd_cd.shtml
I know it is an older edition, but it is more than adequate. And searching is easy.
http://www.chambersharrap.co.uk/chambers/books /dictionaries/tcd_cd.shtml
I know it is an older edition, but it is more than adequate. And searching is easy.
Yes, doc; 'once more with feeling'. It is good to know that like-minded people are out there. I am very grateful but I wonder if you have any idea how long it took me to get those solutions without a good dictionary? I really appreciate all the help that I have been given and your kind words. Sorry if I sound a bit arsy. I do thank you. Kind regards.
I'd highly recommend you do invest in the latest version of Chambers zita.
Only �22.75 (free p& p) from Amazon:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Chambers-Dictionary/dp /0550102892/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=124 8165384&sr=8-1
And keep perservering!
gf
Only �22.75 (free p& p) from Amazon:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Chambers-Dictionary/dp /0550102892/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=124 8165384&sr=8-1
And keep perservering!
gf