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trux

Listener 4227: 42 By Xanthippe

Well, that was quite a workout!! Scant help from the preamble made for tricky end-game even after sussing what the 42 were. Not a subject I know anything about so cannot comment on the specific...
21:30 Fri 01st Feb 201359 answers, last by turast 03:02 Sat 09th Feb 2013
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dr b

Listener 4226 Polar By Kea

Not nearly as difficult as in recent weeks but very enjoyable - I may have laughed out loud when the penny dropped. Merci M. Kea.
17:43 Fri 25th Jan 201339 answers, last by magichour 21:28 Thu 31st Jan 2013
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tenflags

Listener 4225 Innings / Outings By Mohawk

With seemingly no-one yet posting I thought I would have some fun as I have not started a thread before. Some clues a lot trickier than recent weeks given the varying clue options etc., I'm only about...
01:12 Sat 19th Jan 201366 answers, last by contendo 14:56 Thu 24th Jan 2013
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Ruthrobin

Listener No 4224 How To ----- By Colleague

Another gentle grid fill to start off the year. We have just had the pdm and are happily checking the endgame in Brewer. Thank you, Colleague!
18:36 Fri 11th Jan 201374 answers, last by crosswhit99 13:25 Sat 19th Jan 2013
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Ruthrobin

Listener 4223 Two Names By Verbascum

A Happy New Year to all. What a pleasant and gentle start to the year! The theme appeared early and we have thoroughly enjoyed this. We haven't quite finished but progress is regular and speedy.
17:34 Fri 04th Jan 201380 answers, last by olichant 19:09 Sun 13th Jan 2013
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Texasetes

Listener 4222 - 27 By Mango

A very entertaining puzzle which I couldn't put down: a nicely cryptic preamble, some tricky (but fair) clues, an excellent grid and an endgame which had me beaming. The general theme became apparent...
04:38 Sat 29th Dec 201267 answers, last by NickorWan 09:19 Sun 20th Jan 2013
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TheBear69

Listener 4221 - In Season By Lavatch

What a masterful construction by Lavatch...This could be the puzzle of the year. I found the clues to be highly challenging; figuring out the quotation and author certainly helped with the final third...
09:05 Sat 22nd Dec 201249 answers, last by Cruciverbalist 21:03 Mon 07th Jan 2013
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Ruthrobin

Listener 4220 Falsehoods By Aedites

Of course, I should have put the title too! Great fun this!
16:47 Fri 14th Dec 201256 answers, last by jim360 10:42 Sat 22nd Dec 2012
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starwalker

Listener 4219 - What's My Line By Mr E

As is frequently the case with Mr E, I find myself with a full grid, I think that I have my "dodgy" letters and I need a break. The sherry decanter is beckoning and at the moment, the rest of the...
18:59 Fri 07th Dec 201239 answers, last by Alekhine 16:00 Fri 14th Dec 2012
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TheBear69

Listener 4218 - System Analysts by Stick Insect

I feel this is an extraordinary feat, especially constructing clues which are valid cryptic clues AND provide all of the thematic hints; the end result is a thing of beauty. On the other hand, I doubt...
18:23 Fri 30th Nov 201245 answers, last by jim360 12:47 Wed 05th Dec 2012
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Ruthrobin

Listener 4217 Absolutely Pointless by Waterloo

A highly entertaining gridfill this week (I am struggling over the last two squares - cells, whatever) and wondering whether there is a further pdm to come - though it is difficult to see how anything...
21:18 Fri 23rd Nov 201240 answers, last by Alekhine 22:03 Sat 01st Dec 2012
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crosswhit99

Listener 4216 - Evens by Elap

Another great puzzle from the master of numericals with a logical entry point and steady progression from thereon in - all fair and square !
19:35 Fri 16th Nov 201234 answers, last by Cruncher 22:09 Tue 20th Nov 2012
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Ruthrobin

Listener No 4215 Getting in Shape by Rood

Another cracker! We thought this was wonderful but how very tough. Obviously the editors are getting their own back on those who whinged that last week's lovely creation was too easy. We had pdm after...
20:08 Fri 09th Nov 201261 answers, last by ichkeria 15:39 Wed 21st Nov 2012
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Ruthrobin

Listener No 4214 A Noted Performance by Nutmeg

This must be our fastest solve ever but what a pleasure to have a straight-forward crossword by an accomplished setter (who is the B crossword in this month's Magpie too - Magpie plug). The theme is...
16:33 Fri 02nd Nov 201260 answers, last by Rhone 06:55 Sun 11th Nov 2012
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midazolam

Listener 4213 A Spirited Performance by Kruger

I am not sure of the necessity here to clue this with a semi carte blanche/jigsaw style. It seems to be included only to make the puzzle harder. However the clues were very easy given the alpahbetical...
18:45 Fri 26th Oct 201242 answers, last by olichant 15:52 Fri 02nd Nov 2012
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TheBear69

Listener 4212: Resolution by Raich

I found this relatively easy with steady progress right through to the end. Nevertheless I think it's an excellent Listener, completely sound throughout. Thanks, Raich.
17:29 Fri 19th Oct 201241 answers, last by Whenland 18:46 Mon 29th Oct 2012
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Ruthrobin

Listener No 2012 Links by KevGar

This must be our quickest solve ever! What a delightful little compilation by KevGar. We tumbled to the theme with the first solution and have enjoyed it thoroughtly so far. Gentle, indeed after some...
15:41 Fri 05th Oct 201248 answers, last by Texasetes 00:29 Sat 27th Oct 2012
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AndrewG-S

Listener 4209 City Crossing Tour by Merlin

Grid fill was not too bad and I have the location name and the famous puzzle. Am in the middle of finding the various thematic elements, not sure whether I will press on tonight or have a break until...
20:27 Fri 28th Sep 201265 answers, last by jim360 14:31 Fri 05th Oct 2012
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Cruncher

Listener 4206 - A1 by Ifor

Prize for the most abstruse preamble this year?
15:33 Fri 07th Sep 201266 answers, last by Philoctetes 13:47 Thu 13th Sep 2012
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Ruthrobin

Listener 4205 Murder Mystery 2 by Gos

Just two hours to fill this grid but then we had some grid staring to complete the endgame. Still, it was good to have a set of simple clues and an easy romp for a change after some we have seen this...
18:26 Fri 31st Aug 201264 answers, last by perseverer 07:52 Mon 10th Sep 2012

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