Sir, – I empathise with Tony Corcoran with regard to his difficulties solving 19 down last Saturday – indolent or ineffectual. In my case, it took a while but neuroplasticity brought me to “otiose” as it had appeared as a solution in a previous Simplex. Every day is a school day. - Yours, etc,
FRANK J BYRNE,
Glasnevin,
Dublin 9.
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Sir, – Regarding Tony Corcoran’s comments concerning the word “otiose”, I have always considered the Simplex crossword to be not only challenging but also educational.
A perfect means by which to expand your vocabulary. A crossword which is solvable by everybody is enlightening to nobody. – Yours, etc,
JOHN DOYLE,
Enniskeane,
Cork.
