What characteristics are demanded in a newspaper's crossword editor? The most obvious answers are along the lines of being good at spelling, and spotting mistakes. But also ...
This position requires a flair for crossword-setting but also to have an impressive level of organisation and diplomacy to manage the network of Times crossword-setters sensitively and appropriately.
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7d/5d Withonset of nineties, memoriesnotworking could result in one (6,6)
(humorous) a lapse of memory common in elderly people
1996 Re: probably Most Stupid Question to ask in this Group in rec.food.cooking (Usenet newsgroup) 3 May, Please ignore this person. He is obviously suffering from a senior moment.
And duller shouldst thou be
Then the fat weede which rootes it selfe in ease On Lethe wharffe.
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