Comments on Crossword Unclued: Interviews With Ace Solvers: Part I

Thank you Anna and Rahul! And thank you Sridhar fo...

2009-02-10T16:23:00.000+05:30

Thank you Anna and Rahul! And thank you Sridhar for such a thoughtful interview.

You bring out an excellent point about spoken English not being so important for crossword solving and those who read having an advantage. In fact I have yet to meet someone good with crosswords who does not also read widely.

I didn't know that the cryptic crossword exists in Kannada! Wish I followed the language to be able to understand its crossword.

I enjoy Gridman's puzzles in The Hindu. Inexact usage - I wouldn't say that. Uncommon/indirect meanings - yes, but when its accurate (although unexpected) it actually adds to the fun of solving doesn't it?

I am a silent observer of the Hindu Crossword comm...

2009-02-04T19:27:00.000+05:30

I am a silent observer of the Hindu Crossword community. Normally I manage 70% of the Hindu crossword and always notice that Mr. Shenoy posts those answers that I have remaining to solve.

It was very nice to read about him.

This is an excellent initiative Shuchi. Looking fo...

2009-02-03T20:35:00.000+05:30

This is an excellent initiative Shuchi. Looking forward to the series.

Sridhar's interview made for very interesting reading. My thanks to him for all the tips he has shared for beginners like me.