Listener 3950

[cruciverbali]

Wot, No Lines? by Charybdis

If you haven't looked at The Listener recently, do give this a try (warning: they can get addictive !)

C

[cluelessJoe]

Wot, No Responses?

I've enjoyed this one this week (so far) C ... have managed to fill the grid - just need to fathom out exactly what he's looking for in the second part of the additional instruction!

[Mysterons]

Thanks C, shall give this a try - the grid reminds me of the wall in the pop-graffiti Chad

[cruciverbali]

Good to hear from you both again (Obviously not so clueless after all Joe ! )

C

[andrewvc12]

Why MENE in 40a & what's happening in top row? How about highlighting 15d ANAGRAMS, is it compulsory?
A

[Patch49]

I couldn't complete this puzzle, but "Mene" - isn't that part of "The Writing on the Wall"?

[cluelessJoe]

Sadly Clueless for a few days C ... even with my full grid I struggled with that very last step - then this morning took a final look 10 minutes before going to pick up this week's puzzle - and eureka!
One of those glorious moments when evrything slots into place. I love the Listener!

[cruciverbali]

So do I Joe, and Charybdis is one of the best setters.

(Andrew, try following Patch 49's suggestion to complete the top row )

[cruciverbali]

So do I Joe, and Charybdis is one of the best setters.

(Andrew, try following Patch 49's suggestion to complete the top row )

[Mysterons]

Have filled the grid, but not sure a bout the 6 letters on a diagonal. Can you offer me a pointer please ?

[cruciverbali]

Concentrate on the SW-NE diagonal

[Mysterons]

Thanks C, it's so obvious when you finally see it. The version I remember from the schoolyard is Lysdexia lures KO