tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14184878.post6218194862551867819..comments2023-10-15T10:29:12.991+01:00Comments on Karyn's erratic learning journey: Why I like cryptic crossword puzzlesThe upsychohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06345558899662051670noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14184878.post-34637824663470281312009-07-14T12:44:58.845+01:002009-07-14T12:44:58.845+01:00@Daniel Thanks for your comment. There are times w...@Daniel Thanks for your comment. There are times when I struggle with the last few clues, too. The next day's paper serves to pu tme out of my misery. <br /><br />BTW I used to have a friend with the same surname as yours. Do you have any relatives in Cape Town, or is it a fairly common Polish name?The upsychohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06345558899662051670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14184878.post-28574874924753204742009-07-14T12:29:14.957+01:002009-07-14T12:29:14.957+01:00I also love cryptic puzzles. I used to subscribe t...I also love cryptic puzzles. I used to subscribe to Games magazine, almost exclusively for the 2 cryptic puzzles in each bi-monthly issue. I find them irrestible, and they last for days or weeks as I always have trouble with one or 2 of the clues.Daniel Wroblewskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05544155600190163258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14184878.post-86781800994883151902008-10-21T17:38:00.000+01:002008-10-21T17:38:00.000+01:00KarynThis is an excellent tool, a...hmmm, instrume...Karyn<BR/><BR/>This is an excellent tool, a...hmmm, instrument I use to keep adult learners engaged on the subject during breaks or when technology acts up. Many a time I would get an email after class requesting the answers. That's when I really smile for the time used to create puzzles on the topic covered and their continued engagement after the class ends. Bingo is good too, would you believe? Thanks, Michele.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07052897439193133411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14184878.post-59964352741704008162008-10-21T10:19:00.000+01:002008-10-21T10:19:00.000+01:00(1) remiss(2) ace(3) draw to an end(4) Newton(5) u...(1) remiss<BR/>(2) ace<BR/>(3) draw to an end<BR/>(4) Newton<BR/>(5) usageThe upsychohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06345558899662051670noreply@blogger.com