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...if the puzzle involves numbers or any mathematical concepts, this will be my first and last post on it.


PS Most people don't see the puzzle until Saturday, but some early birds tackle it on Friday evenings.

Thanks, Malone

I have filled the grid which was medium difficulty.

But I am struggling to interpret the preamble, as the names that I can see could hardly be described as "hidden"

Woodlouse, I'm one of those who won't see the puzzle until tomorrow. I've started posting this thread on Friday nights just in case any early solvers have comments or queries.

Glad you've got the grid filled.

Understood, Malone

For the avoidance at doubt, I was (1) thanking you for setting up the thread, which enabled me to (2) direct my query to anyone who might see it at any time.

Thanks once again

"analogous" is a bit of a weasel word. I don't think the person who is a clued entry is one of the ones we're looking for (but I could be wrong). I thought there was a Times (and thus presumably Listener) ban on names of living persons just in case they stopped being living between acceptance and publication.

Very lucidly explained, Cockie. But I think you've made that rule up.

But now I see I was wrong. Always the way.
1 Post
2 Penny drops
3 Feel foolish

Well, Cockie I'm feeling stupid because the penny hasn't dropped.

Are the two obvious suspects within the scope of the preamble?

My understanding is that The Times bans the use of names of living people in both clues and answers. The Listener has no such rule.

Ah, thanks for that, Woodlouse! I didn't want to look as if I was ignoring your query. I'm glad there are other early Listeners around.