Fear the Cryptic Posted on 11 Jul 2011 by AS A very nice stitch-up job by the News of the World crossword compilers.
Oh, what a better world it would be if we were ruled by people who solved a cryptic puzzle every day ;)
Sorry but can’t make out the text. I’d love to have a squizz. Does anyone have a more legible version?
Me too. I had a good go online and links to the print version but no luck. I wonder if they pulled it down after the revelation.
At present there are no fewer than 7 hits when you google NOTW cryptic crosswords. Here is a link to the grid and clues for the cryptic and the clues for the quick, which also escaped. http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/2011/07/11/news-of-the-world-staff-let-off-steam-with-cryptic-crossword-insults-115875-23262693/
Here is The Age’s link http://www.theage.com.au/world/brooks-catastrophe-last-laugh-for-notw-staff-as-final-crossword-takes-aim-at-rebekah-20110711-1h9p4.html
Sorry I couldn’t help – I’ve been away from the computer, painting. Glad you found the crossword in question.
Oh, what a better world it would be if we were ruled by people who solved a cryptic puzzle every day ;)
! ! : ) : )
Cryptics rewrite “Toryish” and lure, ok!
Trust me…you can be very pleased you are not governededed by me..
Sorry but can’t make out the text. I’d love to have a squizz.
Does anyone have a more legible version?
Me too. I had a good go online and links to the print version but no luck. I wonder if they pulled it down after the revelation.
Rupert, ( but not that Rupert) have you got any links to the Old Dart who could send us a copy?
At present there are no fewer than 7 hits when you google NOTW cryptic crosswords. Here is a link to the grid and clues for the cryptic and the clues for the quick, which also escaped.
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/2011/07/11/news-of-the-world-staff-let-off-steam-with-cryptic-crossword-insults-115875-23262693/
Excellent link Gayle. Thanks.
Here is The Age’s link
http://www.theage.com.au/world/brooks-catastrophe-last-laugh-for-notw-staff-as-final-crossword-takes-aim-at-rebekah-20110711-1h9p4.html
Sorry I couldn’t help – I’ve been away from the computer, painting. Glad you found the crossword in question.