The 13 square problem

Most conventional cryptic crosswords have a 15 by 15 square grid. The NZ Listener's puzzle has a 13 by 13 grid. I would like to change it for the bigger one. That would mean an average of about six more clues per puzzle.

Heads well postscript

I have since seen a video of my talk and wonder at the patience of the audience and the presence of at least three flattering toadies. Having caught a glimpse of myself as others see me, I rather wish I hadn't. (Strange after all those years in screen production that I never saw myself in anything other than a walk-on extra role.)

Heads well

After the sensational success of my astonishing revelations about cryptic crossword at last night's Wellington Nerd Night (three people commented positively on my presentation), I have uploaded a few puzzles to my webskite.

I'll be putting a few Listener jobbies up there too sometime soon. I can hear the screams of delight already.