Monthly Archives: June 2020

Handy Cryptic Crosswords 83 – Gremlin – Double Take 2

Double Take 2, page 24

The clue at 1ac should read ‘American revolution hero Paul leaves revel, even there in last batting position’

Thank you to Marion Isham for reporting this one to us

MEGA! Crosswords® 124 – Gremlin

MEGA! 5, page 18

The clue at 92 down should have the word break-up (8,4) for the answer MOBILITY AIDS

Thank you to David Newsome for alerting us to this gremlin

Cashwords Jackpot (15)

$1000 Cash
F Lindrea, Long Gully VIC.

5 x $500 Cash
K Bowman, Berri SA; M Durrington, South Murwillumbah NSW; H Kale, Feilding NZ; K Taylor, Ashgrove QLD; J Withers, Silver Sands WA.

10 x $250 Cash
M Bone, Gore NZ; D Franich, Wollert VIC; J Haynes, Gisborne NZ; J Mannix, Coburg VIC; C Melbourne, St Andrews VIC; J [more…]

Crossword & Puzzle Collection Winners (Issue 123)

Cashwords Jackpot
Cashwords Jackpot winners are published on our website.

Double Monster
$400 Cash
L Newbert, Mudgeeraba QLD.

Monster Colossus
$200 Cash
J O’Connor, Girrawheen WA.
$100 Cash
L Baker, Irymple VIC.

Monster Starhunt
Sol: Dakota Fanning
$200 Cash
M Pearson, Raymond Terrace NSW.
$100 Cash
P Sheargold, Malua Bay NSW.

Stinker!
2 x Base Collective Magnesium Wellness Packs
J Greenwood, Wellington Point QLD; J Jarrett, Warwick QLD.

Giant Cryptic
2 x Breville 4 [more…]

Solstice and other pre-Christian festivals

Many of the ancient pre-Christian celebrations were hijacked when Christianity arrived, and adapted – or toned down. Some of them have been forgotten altogether. We take a look at the history of some of the well-known festivals.

Candlemas on 2nd February was known as the festival of light in pre-Christian times. It marked the mid-point [more…]

Christine’s BIG Crossword 331 – Gremlin – Pop Words

Pop Words, page 47

The song title in the clue at 4 down should read Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole Oak Tree

Thanks to Russell Jansen from Adelaide for reporting this gremlin

COLOSSUS Crossword Winners (Issue 187)

Cashwords Jackpot
Cashwords Jackpot winners are published on our website.

Giant Cryptic
$250 The Guild Gift Card
J Thorne, Annandale QLD.
2 x $50 Cash
R Riepsamen, Batemans Bay NSW; N Tuckwell, North Epping NSW.

Stinker!
Delonghi Icona Kettle
S Hogg, Greenslopes QLD.
3 x $100 Cash
B Hawkes, Richmond NZ; P Maple, Vermont VIC; L Rouhan, Bonbeach VIC.

The Baffler
Nikon Aculon Binoculars
J Hannah, Reservoir VIC.

The [more…]

Enigma Crossword Competition Winner for May 2020

Congratulations to Sarah Ireland, winner of last month’s Enigma online crossword competition. The winner will receive a $100 gift card, courtesy of Lovatts Crosswords & Puzzles,