Monthly Archives: August 2024

Crossword & Puzzle Collection Solutions – UK Issue 153

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Killer Sudoku 107 – Gremlin

Kakuro 6, page 26

There were duplicate 6s in the puzzle and the numbers did not add up correctly.

Thanks to M Harlock from NSW for alerting us to this gremlin.

 

Variety Bumper Puzzles 132 – Gremlin

BIG Crossword 2, page 77

The clue at 80dn was singular for the plural answer NATIONAL PARKS.

Thanks to S Roberts from Auckland for reporting this gremlin.

Writing For Wellness

I’ve often said that one of the best parts of my job is reading your letters and you tell me how much you enjoy reading other puzzlers’ letters. Your feedback (both positive and negative) helps me to maintain and improve the quality of our puzzle magazines.

But on a personal level and just as importantly, [more…]

Christine’s Cryptic Collection – Crossword Edition 29 – Gremlin

Double Take 1, page 9

Word break-up for 19 across should have been (3) for the answer FEW.

Thanks to A Wong from NSW for alerting us to this gremlin.

Father’s Day & Founding Fathers

The most famous fathers throughout history were not always fathers in the literal sense. Biologist Gregor Mendel may have had no heirs, but he is often regarded as the father of genetics. Similarly, the first president of the United States, George Washington, rose to prominence as the father of his country despite having no [more…]

Big Competition Solutions – UK Issue 388

Cashwords Jackpot 53

£1000 Cash
V Bean, East Yorkshire.

£500 Cash
P Beck, North Lanarkshire.

£100 Cash
P Blake, Berkshire; E Lowe, Angus; J McCabe, Glasgow; B McLean, Derbyshire; S Wallace, Surrey.

Enigma Crossword Competition Winner for July 2024

Congratulations to W Wells SA, winner of last month’s Enigma online crossword competition. The winner will receive a $100 Cheque, courtesy of Lovatts Crosswords & Puzzles.