An excellent puzzle - even when the theme emerged solving the last three or four clues to complete the grid was by no means easy. Lots of thematic material to find, now all I need to do is lose an...
A top quality multi-layered puzzle, requiring a fair amount of lateral thinking to complete, but which thankfully ends unambiguously. Many thanks, Yorick - that was one of the best of the year.
I thought this was a terrific puzzle. Really enjoyable grid fill, lots of thematic material and a clever use of the displaced letters.
Thanks very much, Avian....
We filled the grid eventually but decided that the alphabetical caper wasn't for us. We took a huge leap in the dark and guessed what should be submitted. Will our hubris be rewarded? Thanks, Gnomish...
Another superlative puzzle. We are being treated at the moment. Some of the 13 word removal clues were very tough, however, all were perfectly fair. I wouldn't have stood much of a chance of finishing...
That was good fun - and a favourite theme for me too.
Nice clues, tricky extra letters and some interesting vocab - then a lovely moment of clarity as the grid was filled.
Thanks Check...