IN PURSUIT OF PUZZLES

Rows Garden #8

See G2.

Time for another Rows Garden…and for a confession as well. When posting past Rows Gardens, I’ve stated that the ‘blooms’ have been clued out of order (a so-called ‘thorny’ solve). Yesterday, I realized that the Amuse Labs/Puzzle Me interface actually presents them in order, a so-called ‘regular’ solve; this may be the preferred solving mode for some, but not for others. So, for those who like a more challenging solve, a pdf version of the ‘thorny’ puzzle can be downloaded below (as can a ‘regular’ solve).

I’m investigating options for presentation of an on-line ‘thorny’ solve.

As always, comments are welcome; I’d be especially interested to hear from other Rows Garden constructors, as I’m always looking to improve my efforts.

Made by Jeanne D. Breen with the online crossword builder from Amuse Labs
rows_garden__8__regular_version_Download
rows_garden__8__thorny_version_Download

Responses

  1. Alex B. Avatar
    Alex B.

    Perhaps not quite as slick as AmuseLabs’s interface but Multiflora has lots of different solving options
    https://multiflora.app/

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    1. JDB Avatar
      JDB

      Hi Alex! I tried to use Multiflora as an alternative solving option, but kept getting error messages. I sent an e-mail query to one of the developers, to see if they could tell me what I was doing wrong.

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  2. Jeff Avatar
    Jeff

    Betcha it’s the first time one of you puzzles has been solved from Nairobi! I found it very enjoyable and not too challenging, which is perfect given the remnants of my jet lag. Great clue on E1!

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    1. JDB Avatar
      JDB

      I’m certain you’re right about the Nairobi angle, Jeff! (I confess I’ve used that E1 clue in another recent puzzle…I’ll need to shelve it for a while).

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