Mr Dean Mayer

[kalahari]

It seems like Mr Mayer has decided we may wish to get to Hogmanay and other such celebrations today as it is the first time I have concluded one of his puzzles without help or reference.....and within 45 minutes!!! Have a Happy New Year and all the best for 2018 to all of you. Kalahari.

[Mamyalynne]

That's why I said it brought back memories ;-)

[Jackdaw33]

Think I've got it. Is it an ailment which affects pregnant women?

[Mamyalynne]

It is

[Jackdaw33]

Problem solved then.

[Jackdaw33]

My all-time favourite clue is Ç (6)

[kalahari]

Wow, I did not realise there was so much traffic on my post! Yes, Mr Mayer has provided many challenges throughout the year and I can attest to the fact that I prefer "a stinker that exercises the thinker" than a puzzle I can finish without even writing into the grid (as I sometimes do). Once again thank you Mr Mayer and I look forward to burning brain cells over your puzzles in the year ahead. Kalahari