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.

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£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.
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The dates for the publication of reviews of the Prize Puzzles over the Christmas and New Year period are as follows:
| Puzzle |
Date |
| DT 26738 |
29 December 2011 |
| ST 2619 |
29 December 2011 |
| DT 26744 |
06 January 2012 |
| ST 100003 (online only) |
06 January 2012 |
| DT 26750 |
06 January 2012 |
| ST 2620 |
11 January 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.

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Liverpool Street – October 2011
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I’ve added some photos to the blog’s Facebook page:

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Rufus is interviewed on Crossword Unclued
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Roger “Rufus” Squires is interviewed today on Crossword Unclued. … Continue reading
Sloggers and Betters (Midlands) 2 – Update
Waterfall, Derby – 26th November 2011
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An update from Peter Harvey, known on Fifteensquared as Kathryn’s Dad:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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