Page 1 of 1
Harper's October 2021 - Placeholders
Posted: Mon Sep 20, 2021 4:27 pm
by RPardoe
Mid-month, so the website has turned to the latest (October) issue.
New Maltby Cryptic available for subscribers.
Completed, a bit of a challenge until I got the gimmick about half-way done.
Afterwards, a pretty short time to completion.
To say more might give away the AHA for other solvers.
Enjoy!
Re: Harper's October 2021 - Placeholders
Posted: Wed Sep 22, 2021 1:16 pm
by Tom Wilson
That was my experience, as well - a rocky start, then a chuckle-filled trot to the finish. Some clever cluing, too, but isn't that on-brand for Maltby?!?!
Re: Harper's October 2021 - Placeholders
Posted: Sun Sep 26, 2021 9:54 pm
by SewYoung
As with others, took quite a while to catch on. Still haven't finished NE corner. Probably finish in the morning. 53a finally broke it for me.
Re: Harper's October 2021 - Placeholders
Posted: Mon Sep 27, 2021 3:18 pm
by SewYoung
Finished it later on last night.
Re: Harper's October 2021 - Placeholders
Posted: Mon Sep 27, 2021 8:30 pm
by ChrisKochmanski
Ditto the above comments. Tough at first, then I rolled once I caught on. With many chuckles along the way. Fun clueing!
Re: Harper's October 2021 - Placeholders
Posted: Tue Sep 28, 2021 11:34 pm
by BrennerTJ
Was able to do this one - fun! Though my first glimpse was 10D and 53A was last.