Ashley aka Boatman

Guardian crossword setter & teacher of aspiring word-fiends. Two books of puzzles & the stories behind them: see website for signed copies & masterclasses

[Ashley aka Boatman @BoatmanCryptics]

Looking forward to seeing @TheRealJackDee and the rest of the @ISIHAClue gang at @brightdome tonight ...

[Ashley aka Boatman @BoatmanCryptics]

Well, this is interesting …

[Susie Dent @susie_dent]

Delighted to announce this.

[Ashley aka Boatman @BoatmanCryptics]

@Abwandlung @guardian I think a few people had trouble with 5 Dn - sometimes, it’s the simple ones that can be the most deceptive!

[Ashley aka Boatman @BoatmanCryptics]

In the @guardian #crossword tomorrow, as false flag erupts in losing Middle Eastern shipping zone (7,4)

[Ashley aka Boatman @BoatmanCryptics]

@Ethnotweeter And so it is ... Have you finished it?

[Ashley aka Boatman @BoatmanCryptics]

@technohipppy @guardian Let’s see whether that helps you tomorrow!

[Ashley aka Boatman @BoatmanCryptics]

Advance warning ... In the @guardian #crossword next Saturday, 4 April - some things just have to be said.

[Ashley aka Boatman @BoatmanCryptics]

I am reminded that today is World Meteorological Day, so enjoy this from The Guardian's archive ... https://t.co/EKmV3IBCw5

[Ashley aka Boatman @BoatmanCryptics]

@Abwandlung @guardian Heh heh ... You say "evil"; I say "loving contrived to provide the maximum sensation of, er, evil".

[Ashley aka Boatman @BoatmanCryptics]

In the @guardian crossword tomorrow - no hints, as prizes are at stake - enjoy!

[Ashley aka Boatman @BoatmanCryptics]

It appears to be World Book Day, so here are two books to celebrate. Crosswords! And the stories behind them!
Both available from all booksellers, or signed copies online from
https://t.co/OnzH2h7edW

[Ashley aka Boatman @BoatmanCryptics]

Brava to masterclass alumna @liari77_becky, who makes a well-earned debut in the Guardian today in her other feathered incarnation as Pavo!

[Ashley aka Boatman @BoatmanCryptics]

In or around Sussex on Friday 17 April? Come and see the mighty One World Jazz Orchestra in Ditchling! Bigger than ever, experience the power of a 16-piece big band playing jazz and funk by Mingus, Kenny Wheeler, Steely Dan, Jobim, Radiohead and many more

Tickets £20, selling now from https://t.co/WyhGzqDcjj

[Ashley aka Boatman @BoatmanCryptics]

Advance warning ... In the @guardian #crossword on Saturday 7 March - no hints though, as prizes are at stake

[Ashley aka Boatman @BoatmanCryptics]

Vicky Walsh talks about the power of puzzles and the experience of learning to set cryptic crosswords in one of my masterclasses (still one place available in my March class!) in @PrimaMag here: https://t.co/kOpWG9CF2h

[Ashley aka Boatman @BoatmanCryptics]

An extra place has just become available on my 14 / 21 March online masterclass for aspiring setters and keen solvers. Grab it now and release your inner word-fiend!
https://t.co/qLZCMFZy7N

[Ashley aka Boatman @BoatmanCryptics]

Last orders for Christmas by Thursday 18th, please!

Treat the crossword addict in your life to 50 fiendish puzzles in each book with the stories behind them & lots of extras, incl puzzles previously not seen in print. All booksellers, or signed copies from:
https://t.co/5A3cunobTD

[Ashley aka Boatman @BoatmanCryptics]

I can report that the seasonal Upcycled Woodland Vegetation of Hope has taken residence in the Boatman household ...

[Ashley aka Boatman @BoatmanCryptics]

@susie_dent Curiously, there is a rather well-known guitar maker whose name appears to be a near-homophone for “epiphany” but is actually closer in spirit to the epi-fannies!

[Ashley aka Boatman @BoatmanCryptics]

Here's how @ChrisMaslanka and nieces enjoy Christmas! Treat the crossword addict in your life to 50 fiendish puzzles in each book with the stories behind them & lots of extras, incl puzzles previously not seen in print. All booksellers or signed copies: https://t.co/OnzH2h7edW