Wordygig’s Waboom

Thank you for the Wordygig tester “WABOOM” - ’twas hard to find the correct definition.

Well done.

But, I can’t stop laughing at your third option - “An underground explosion in an Australian iron ore mine.” Can you imagine it - “WA-BOOOMMM” - yes, I suppose you can.

Also, I’ve wanted to ask this for some time - what is the Font that you use in the Big Contest Solutions?

All the best to all.

Alan Hutchison
North Mackay Qld

Keep it challenging!

In reference to The Judge Sums Up BIG FEB. relating to Goliathon Dec.’09 , I considered ‘two-by two craft’ as one of the easier clues.
What is the purpose of a crossword , such as The Demon or Goliathon , without a challenge?
Christine , I also feel you have been too lenient in increasing the closing time for completing ‘BIG’ as I believe a dead-line is that -a dead-line. Occasionally family commitments have prevented me from entering THE ‘DIY’ - So be it !
I always enjoy The Judge Sums Up with the history of word origins and your interesting explanations. Life is a constant learning experience.
A BIG thank you to the entire Lovatts team.

Regards , Billie.

Stumped by Baffler but love the cover!

“The quality of CRYPTICS is not simple – it dropeth down with great exasperation” CONGRATULATIONS to the graphic artist who produced this great Shakespearean cover.

My 96 year old fellow puzzler, George Howe, and my lifelong friend, Madge Sinclair have both expressed their congratulations. We are all Shakespearean Devotees. We were all stumped by the question in the Baffler “The Divine …” and are eagerly awaiting the correct answer. I will celebrate my 85th birthday on 11th June and I am very grateful to you for keeping my brain as alert as possible.
Isabella Butler
Beaumont, NSW

Any clues on what books to use?

I enjoy your Cluewords, Starhunts and really do like the Maxis but have yet to complete the Baffler. Any clues on what books to use? It certainly keeps my mind active.

Dulcie Heffernan
Mansfield, Qld

Internet Opens Up Whole New World

For Christmas my daughter Kate gave me her ‘old’ laptop and signed me up to the internet for a year! After learning how to use it, for the first time ever I have been able to complete the Demon! Wow – the world has opened! Win or not this is by far the best present ever. However, if I do win anything I will give it to Kat as a thank you. Thanks to both of you!

Elizabeth Parker
Morley, WA