“Books are patient where we are slow to understand, allow us to go over the hard parts as many times as we wish, and are never critical of our lapses. Books are key to understanding the world and participating in a democratic society.”
— Carl Sagan
Nice Guardian Prize Crossword today from Kite - found this tricky at the start but enjoyed the theme www.theguardian.com/crosswords/p...
Laura bought it when it came out. Bit of a classic, esp. "Religious Persuasion" which should have been a monster hit.
What an absolute joy of an Easter Sunday Quiptic Cryptic crossword in The Grauniad by @guineverecryptic.bsky.social
All done.
And despite rumours to the contrary, I did it will no assistance from anyone I'm amicable with...
www.theguardian.com/crosswords/q...
Very excited to be making my debut in the Indy today as Penelope 😊
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That's a bit eerie.
‘just’!?
*solver 👀
Ha ha! They’re genuinely my favourite type though as a silver I sometimes try to get them on definition alone, then check.
Quizzy Monday proposal.
If production even suspects you have answered e.g. 'Smith' rather offering than a guess or a pass, a mandatory pickup.
To replace 'Smith' you must say: 'I *know* this: the answer is Bo, the Portuguese Water Dog of the Obama White House'. That is what is broadcast.
Wordle 1,738 3/6
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@theobserveruk.bsky.social
Congrats! You don't look a day over 95.
Long may the puzzles continue!
A bigger Everyman and 100 years of cryptic crosswords
I set today’s Guardian prize crossword:
www.theguardian.com/crosswords/p...
Clues include:
Eco-friendly facts about drilling (5)
Thrash a legal case for trial out - it’s iron-clad (10)
Tense during drama initially directed like some soaps? (7)
No spoilers, ta!
The legal team has instructed me to save any further interaction for the courtroom.
Oho, what’s this then? Let’s have a wee solve…
youtu.be/yPyn7mu375I
Prince Andrew piece from 2011:
The betsey trotwood pub in Farringdon (upstairs room) full of people quizzing behind my big face.
Packed out tonight at the Betsey Book Quiz. Great crowd, laughed at all the right bits & knew loads of answers. What more could I ask for? Next one is 17/03.
Someone doesn’t want to talk about it.
Haggis from Auchtertool Fife with roasted maple-agave neeps, whisky creme fraiche, parsley and caraway tattie scones and an orange, date, radish and rocket salad with an orange blossom dressing.
Looking like another well-received debut in the Quiptic today from Budmo! Great to see newer solvers getting an accessible step up from the Quick Cryptics, I just love seeing people progressing on their cryptic journeys!
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Security organization backing European nation's capital (4)
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Pick a vexillological lane, Google Featured Snippets.
@cowtoolsdaily.bsky.social
All the latest cruciverbal news in the January edition of the Crossword Centre newsletter.
crosswordcentre.blogspot.com/2026/01/cros...
Just this moment introduced on Call My Bluff by Frank Muir as ‘a BEAUTiful little actress’, Gabrielle Drake:
Not aware of criticism. It’s in the paper on the 27th as a bank holiday bonus. If we tried to put it online the website would break so we hope solvers consider it worth paying for.
It’s been a day of many smiles, I do so love when my puzzles bring enjoyment to people! Thank you everyone who has taken the time to feed back!
This year has been quite a challenge in many ways, which has made the amazing experiences I’ve had in the cryptic world even more valuable. 🥰❤️🎄🎲 Thank you
