Yechh!: This and that, mostly the other.
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They dont make ‘em like that no more
I read a while ago about this place called ‘Indian Coffee House’, an institution in Bengaluru that was going to down its shutters very soon. There were glowering tributes from greats of the city like Ram Guha and others about how it had been a hub for the social and political stalwarts of the city […]
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Let the games begin !!!
Another season is upon us and another thrill a minute ride is imminent. This season promises to be one of the most exciting yet, with money bags, Man City threatening to break the stranglehold of the “big 4”. Here’s my appraisal of the “new Big 5”, so to speak: Manchester United Weakened in no small […]
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A sample crossword
A crossword I created a while back. Looking back now, most of the clues are very very simple. And the others??? Well,they’re very simple. Nevertheless, I’m posting it. Have fun solving it. All comments welcome ….Here’s the link : First Cross Cheers
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A few pointers
A few standard crossword norms to be used in clue setting and solving : Ship — SSNothing — oSailor — abGoggles/Glasses/Spectacles — ooJournalist/Editor — edSoldier — GIAlbert — AlEdward — Ed Gangster — AlQuiet — shLeft — lRight — rOne — iFormer — exAccountant — CAEast — EWest — WSouth — SNorth — NThe — […]
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Lets clue !!!
Right … So we’re solving crosswords now. The next step?? Why, making clues of course. How many times have we seen the solutions in the paper the next day and felt “Oh! come on now …. That was a sad clue. Even I could have framed a better one.” So whats stopping you then? Go […]
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