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Ruthrobin

Listener 4183 Continental Drift by Shark

For the second week running we have a brilliant new Listener setter (though Shark appears regularly in the IQ, EV and Magpie series) and what impeccable cluing. This was sheer pleasure with pdm...
17:09 Fri 30th Mar 201256 answers, last by Postigod 11:49 Fri 13th Apr 2012
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Ruthrobin

Listener No 4182 Breach of Contract by Ron

I've just got the theme and title and am, as usual, thoroughly enjoying this puzzle. The three different types of clue were a challenge to start with but it all works out very nicely. Many thanks for...
18:21 Fri 23rd Mar 201252 answers, last by rabet 12:47 Sat 31st Mar 2012
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Ruthrobin

Listener 4180 Knight's Move by Merlin

I am thoroughly enjoying this beautifully clued crossword and have already found the theme and quotation. Great fun, thank you, Merlin. (Still some finishing touches to go - have to find and replace...
18:03 Fri 09th Mar 201242 answers, last by Philoctetes 10:26 Thu 22nd Mar 2012
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starwalker

Listener Crossword 4181 : Sinecure by Franc

Nothing too taxing. Another one to encourage new members. Thanks Franc.
17:33 Fri 16th Mar 201243 answers, last by abns 07:55 Fri 23rd Mar 2012
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Ruthrobin

Listener 4178 Confused by Tea Leaves

Where is everybody? Posting somewhere else? What an intricate construction. I have been delighted by the subtlety of this and now have a full and functioning grid but I am wondering how it fulfilled...
22:26 Fri 24th Feb 201269 answers, last by Mysterons 20:30 Sat 10th Mar 2012
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DTCwordfan

RIP The Royal Mail

Well it looks like the final nail going in the coffin of the Royal Snail as we know it. Sorry postdog. The Telegraph reports the possibility of 2nd class mail rising to 55p a stamp in April and then...
10:26 Wed 29th Feb 201248 answers, last by bernie6969 11:44 Fri 09th Mar 2012
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midazolam

Listener crossword 4177: Number Plates by Xanthippe

First numerical of 2012 and a fun puzzle. Looked daunting at first but it all fell into place with a fun ending Thanks Xanthippe...
20:41 Fri 17th Feb 201268 answers, last by geoff1955 07:33 Mon 27th Feb 2012
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starwalker

Listener 4176 : Small But Perfectly Formed by Quinapalus

My heart sank when I saw the length of the preamble, but simply followed the straightforward instructions and the grid came together nicely. Quotation and play identified, now it's just a case of...
17:20 Fri 10th Feb 201252 answers, last by Postigod 12:32 Fri 17th Feb 2012
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trux

Listener 4175 : The Winning Line by Ozzie

Zany clues, almost laugh-a-minute stuff and a remarkable (and surprising) dénouement. Brought much needed mental warmth to the icy surroundings here. Terrific stuff, great fun and the best of...
20:09 Fri 03rd Feb 201271 answers, last by IainGrace 09:48 Sat 11th Feb 2012
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Zabadak

Listener 4174: The Dentures of Sherlock Holmes by Salamanca

Unless I've gone seriously wrong, this easier than it first appears, though I'm still not sure of 15d. The definition seems to be a bit stretched and it's a bit of an exception to one of the rules....
17:41 Fri 27th Jan 201254 answers, last by trux 20:03 Fri 03rd Feb 2012
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starwalker

Listener 4173 Bias by Zag

Well, that was an interesting workout and an area about which I previously knew absolutely nothing. Thanks for that Zag.
18:34 Fri 20th Jan 201257 answers, last by Stavrolex 23:13 Mon 23rd Jan 2012
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TheBear69

Listener 4172: Fruitless Effort by Hypnos

I found this to be a somewhat difficult puzzle with very competent clueing, clever concealment of many of the misprints and a nice theme. Thanks, Hypnos.
19:26 Fri 13th Jan 201246 answers, last by piano_maths 20:58 Sun 22nd Jan 2012
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midazolam

Listener 4170: Aristocat by Mango

Last puzzle of the year and it is Mango. 2008 was the last time we saw them with the excellent City Tour. This was not as good, but an enjoyable challenge. Shame the whole theme was got very early...
18:41 Fri 30th Dec 201160 answers, last by Philoctetes 18:54 Tue 10th Jan 2012
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Zabadak

Listener Crossword 4171, Fruitful Recipe by Dipper

A nice easy start to the New Year, encouraging me to start entering again. If there are people reading this who haven't tried the Listener yet, here's a good place to start - fair clues that take a...
17:00 Fri 06th Jan 201259 answers, last by SethMould 23:21 Sat 28th Jan 2012
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trux

Listener 4169 : Seaside Shuffle by Monk

PDM at last! Having huffed and puffed, suddenly it dawned on me what it was all about. Of course, haven't actually finished it yet but wanted to get in early as never started this thread before....
19:17 Fri 23rd Dec 201156 answers, last by cookie 10:59 Wed 04th Jan 2012
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AB Editor

Merry Christmas From The AnswerBank

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09:06 Tue 20th Dec 2011271 answers, last by paddywak 05:39 Sat 05th Dec 2015
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midazolam

Listener 4167: Lawbreaker by Stick Insect

I have been staring at a complete grid for half an hour now and I must be missing the obvious. This was an extremely easy grid fill. I was expecting a tougher challenge with double clues and clashes....
17:41 Fri 09th Dec 201158 answers, last by ichkeria 09:40 Tue 20th Dec 2011
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Walterloo

Listener 4166, Brief Appearances by Schadenfreude

Looks like a hefty and interesting challenge this week from a renowned setter. How many Friday Clubbers will there be with this one? Good luck to all.
20:14 Fri 02nd Dec 201156 answers, last by Philoctetes 11:09 Tue 13th Dec 2011
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suechu

DM Crossword 30 November

help please with: 22A After struggle, turned in Irish burglar (8) have: ?n?????r...
11:04 Tue 13th Dec 201119 answers, last by Zhukov 11:33 Tue 13th Dec 2011
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dr b

Listener 4165, Variation on a Theme by Nibor

Not much here to cause any grief this week, I think. Not too high on the difficulty scale, but enjoyable anyway. Now I have no excuses for the afternoon and will be forced to finally clean out my...
17:27 Fri 25th Nov 201194 answers, last by ichkeria 09:21 Wed 07th Dec 2011

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