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...
Growing up, everyone i knew pronounced it - Doe LENZ, - to rhyme with - So Pens - with emphasis on - Lenz. but actually it's pronounced - DOE l'nz - to rhyme with - Stolens or Stow L'nz - emphasis on...
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...
Wonderful construction and execution.
We got lucky as it was a subject known to us with which we have been enchanted for many years.
Thanks, Aedites....
A good puzzle. I enjoyed solving the clues which were sometimes quite challenging based on the misprint being anywhere in the clue.
The endgame was unambiguous and impressive.
Thanks, Hawk....
Well, I've looked for a thread but there doesn't appear to be one. This was a tough puzzle, probably the hardest so far this year. The theme wasn't for me at all (at all) but I enjoyed the clue types....
Very enjoyable. First time I've ever been the first to post on either forum. Need to sort out the wordplay on three or four radials but more my cup of tea than 4715. Thanks TAoH
Well, I got there. Ten out of ten for the puzzling skill involved in this, Twin. Truly astonishing. But I was left a little deflated with the final step, which could so easily have been at a level to...
A delight - not difficult, but all very neat and tidy - a great puzzle for anyone fancying a go at a Listener. Thanks Awinger - I really enjoyed that and now have a happy earworm for the weekend too....