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Update on NTSPP, Rookie Corner, and Prize Puzzle submissions

by Mr K  

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”

Spoilers on Answers

by Big Dave  

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. We are aware of this problem and will see if we can overcome it. Meanwhile, only write to me if you can help with solving the problem and please don’t discuss it in the comments.… Continue reading

Comments

by Big Dave  

Another (inferior) crossword site has today posted this notice:

“Recently there has been a noticeable increase in off-topic comments on puzzle related posts, many of which would better be posted elsewhere, for example on the General Discussion page, or not at all. Please be circumspect when posting a comment. I do not want to limit input to the site but equally I do not want it to be cluttered up with off-topic asides.” Continue reading “Comments”

Site Outage

by Big Dave  

Update 11th Jun 2021

I have managed to post Miffypops review of DT 29698, due yesterday, and will endeavour to add Rahmat’s DT 29694 [✓] and my review of Toughie 2660 [✓] later today.  All other reviews have been posted

This site was down for most of yesterday (10th June) and was only restored after 3 plugins were deactivated.

12th Birthday – almost a teenager!

by Big Dave  

Big Dave’s Crossword Blog celebrates its twelfth birthday today!

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The blog has been going for 12 years today, 28th January. … Continue reading