Beelzebub Crossword Solutions on Fifteensquared

I've recently been enjoying the Independent on Sunday's "Beelzebub" crossword, so I'm pleased to have today posted Fifteensquared's first Beelzebub solutions for some time - number 989.

I'll continue to blog the Beelzebub solutions each week for the time being, alongside my usual Independent slot. It's a great crossword, but perhaps a little obscure, so I'm secretly hoping this post may help generate a bit of search engine traffic, and a few people will drop by and help me out in the comments!

My First Contribution to Fifteensquared

I'm pleased to mention that earlier on today, I posted my first contribution to Fifteensquared.net. The post in question is Independent 6,912 by Dac.

For the uninitiated, Fifteensquared is kind of like a blog for cryptic crossword enthusiasts. Several invited bloggers post solutions and explanations for some of the day's main crosswords, and then we all have a bit of a natter about it.

It's gratifyingly nerdy, and is quite high profile within the cryptic crossword world, with many of the setters and editors visiting and commenting regularly.

So I'm pleased that my first post wasn't roundly jeered by the regulars. I'll be posting Independent solutions about once a week from now on, and I'm sure there will be tougher mornings to come!