Listener 4880: Listen! By 'Eck: Simon's Attempt: Parts 1 & 2
Added 2025-08-27 15:00:06 +0000 UTCOne of the hardest and most brilliant Listener crosswords ever was how this one was billed so we thought we should have a go at it. You'll get to see Simon's complete attempt (over many videos). We will release two videos each day over the coming days.
The puzzle is available to play on The Times crossword club website (which is behind their paywall):
https://www.thetimes.com/puzzleclub/crosswordclub/home/crossword-specialist
Simon's grid in our sudoku software (ie the grid he uses in the video) is here:
https://sudokupad.app/3maqajfqp8
Videos 1 & 2:
Comments
I have a hard enough time solving regular clues. A puzzle where every clue has to be altered before it can be solved is like having to assemble the parachute while skydiving.
Dave Larson
2025-08-30 20:43:08 +0000 UTCSo interesting. I have never seen a puzzle like this. Am loving the videos
Jillanne
2025-08-30 13:45:26 +0000 UTC
