Handy Wordhunt 151 – Gremlin
Cluedunnit, page 11
The clue for Monte was incorrect and included the answer in the clue.
Thanks to K Collins from NSW for alerting us to this gremlin.
Uncover a Puzzling Picnic
It’s hard to imagine a picnic basket or alfresco spread these days without a few internationally-inspired bites tucked between the sandwiches and lemonade. Whether you’re in a park, on a beach, or simply basking in the garden, outdoor dining often invites a menu rich with borrowed words. Even if you know what these tasty [more…]
Crossword & Puzzle Collection 159 – Gremlin
Monster Colossus, page 74
87 down should have been plural ‘Long unisex tunics’ for the answer is KAFTANS.
Thanks to J Dale from Lancashire for reporting this gremlin.
Down by the Coral
Coral reefs may be home to a spectacular array of life, but they are also teeming with mystery and meaning. Even the word coral invites curiosity: it stems from the ancient Greek korallion, itself a borrowing from older Semitic languages. Originally, it referred not just to living organisms, but to the precious, hardened skeletons [more…]
Enigma Crossword Competition Winner for May 2025
Congratulations to S Skillington, VIC winner of last month’s Enigma online crossword competition. The winner will receive a $100 cheque, courtesy of Lovatts Crosswords & Puzzles.
Cashwords Jackpot 58
£1000 Cash
W Freeth, Bournemouth.
£500 Cash
J Chesworth, Netherton.
£100 Cash
J Alsop, Darlington; M Foley, Heywood; L Salmon, Millgate; M Vidler, Wisbech; R Williams, Dawlish.
A Positive Attitude
The English language has many words for that sparkly, spirited attitude to life, which have been adopted from various languages.
Panache was originally a French term for a tuft of feathers on a helmet and now means flamboyance.
Pizzazz, meaning glamour or vitality, is of unknown origin. Some describe it as ‘an indefinable dynamic quality’.
Brio is [more…]