RIP – Richard Pauptit – aka Dutch
We are sad to report that Richard (known to as all here as Dutch) died last Sunday, the 30th June, after a short stay in hospital. We were aware that he was unwell but the news came as quite a shock
Putting the words to lights – crossword clues explained in plain English
We are sad to report that Richard (known to as all here as Dutch) died last Sunday, the 30th June, after a short stay in hospital. We were aware that he was unwell but the news came as quite a shock
25th January 2025
The Blog will be celebrating its sixteenth birthday next January 28th 2025. With help from the Guardians of the Blog (Cryptic Sue, MrK, Gazza and Prolixic)as well as John and Jane “Elgar” I am reviving the Big Dave Birthday Bash and want to bring it to the attention of as many of you as possible.… Continue reading
Update (August 2nd) We have asked for the site to be moved at 4pm today (Wednesday). It’s possible that the site may appear to be offline for some readers while the new location of the site propagates across the internet.… Continue reading
Steve Cowling has this very sad update on his friend and long-standing and much valued contributor to this blog, LabradorsruleOK: Continue reading “LabradorsruleOK”
This is an update for the setters who generously provide the NTSPP, Rookie Corner, and Prize puzzles hosted on this site. Continue reading “Update on NTSPP, Rookie Corner, and Prize Puzzle submissions”
Update: 24 May 2022
A fix provided by Mr K has just been implemented. So far it is looking good.
Bloggers are still adding spoilers to appropriate puzzles. However changes made to some browsers (or addins) make it appear that there are no spoilers.… Continue reading