Having read the debate of 39 answers earlier in the evening, I can only say what I have used answerbank for. I am a fairly recent joinee. I ask because I only do one really hard crossword (FT) and if I ask, it is because I have struggled and just don't see where the answer is coming from. Therefore, the more erudite, the more practised, the more skillful can lead me in the right direction,and the pleasure of edifcation is great! I think, yeah, see where it is coming from. Maybe it will teach me to stand a clue on it's head, or whatever.
Sorry - I love words. I am a very keen scrabble plalyer. I just like to know how one reaches an answer. It has nothing to do with deadlines, prizes,etc. Therefore people like lion-in-king, rollo etc. are all just great at understanding words, crosswords, etc.
I read through that thread in total amazement. Don't we all do puzzles, quizzes, crosswords, for enjoyment. Some of those people take it way too seriously!