Category Archives: Announcements

Cruciverbalists’ Convention (Jan 2012)

Cruciverbalists’ Convention

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It’s time once again for a meeting in London so come along and join us at The Bridge House, 13 Westbourne Terrace Road, London, W2 6NG on the 28th January – any time between 12noon and 7.00pm.

All are welcome and, as usual, we have picked a pub that enables you to enjoy a host of real ales. Click on either of the pictures for further details of the venue.

£1000 IT Challenge

£1000 IT Challenge

Computer Program for a 3D blind solver

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The £1000 IT Challenge is to produce a FREEWARE computer program to enable a totally blind crossword solver to tackle a 3D crossword puzzle at no cost.

2011 in review

The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2011 annual report for this blog.

Review Dates (Christmas 2011 and New Year 2012)

The dates for the publication of reviews of the Prize Puzzles over the Christmas and New Year period are as follows:

BBC CiNA 3D Calendar Puzzle (2012)

BBC CiNA 3D Calendar Puzzle (2012)

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Once again we have the delicious prospect of another BBC CiNA (Children in Need Appeal) 3D Calendar Puzzle. Each day has a clue. Each month has a 3D grid to complete. Some of the best setters in the UK have given of their genius freely to provide us with enough clues to solve to keep us out of trouble for most of the year.

Liverpool Street – October 2011

Liverpool Street – October 2011

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I’ve added some photos to the blog’s facebook page:

Rufus Interview

Rufus is interviewed on Crossword Unclued

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Roger “Rufus” Squires is interviewed today on Crossword Unclued. Just click on the picture below:

Sloggers and Betters (Midlands) 3 – Update

Sloggers and Betters (Midlands) 3 – Update Waterfall, Derby – 26th November 2011 + – + – + – + – + – + – + – + – + – + – + – + – + – + – + – + An update from Peter Harvey, known on Fifteensquared as Kathryn’s Dad:

Puzzles for Wednesday 26th of October

Puzzles for Wednesday 26th of October

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Today’s puzzles have kindly been provided by Phil McNeill, the Telegraph’s Puzzles Editor.

In view of the improved performance on the Telegraph Puzzles site, this will be the final day that this facility will be provided.

Puzzles for Tuesday 25th of October

Puzzles for Tuesday 25th of October

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Today’s puzzles have kindly been provided by Phil McNeill, the Telegraph’s Puzzles Editor.

Puzzles for Monday 24th of October

Puzzles for Monday 24th of October

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Today’s puzzles have kindly been provided by Phil McNeill, the Telegraph’s Puzzles Editor.

Puzzles for Sunday 23rd of October

Puzzles for Sunday 23rd of October

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Today’s puzzles have kindly been provided by Phil McNeill, the Telegraph’s Puzzles Editor.

Puzzles for Saturday 22nd of October

Puzzles for Saturday 22nd of October

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Today’s puzzles have kindly been provided by Phil McNeill, the Telegraph’s Puzzles Editor.

Puzzles for Friday 21st of October

Puzzles for Friday 21st of October

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Today’s puzzles have kindly been provided by Phil McNeill, the Telegraph’s Puzzles Editor.

Puzzles for Thursday 20th of October

Puzzles for Thursday 20th of October

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Today’s puzzles have kindly been provided by Phil McNeill, the Telegraph’s Puzzles Editor.