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Clues by Enigmatist and Grid by etc
Theme: M. C. Escher
The winner of the March puzzle is Kevin McDermid of Newcastle upon Tyne.
We were told that this puzzle marks the 50th anniversary of the death of X; solutions to nine clues are the names of X’s work or are related to them in some way. All other clues contain the name of other works or are related to them in some way. All other clues contain the name of other works of X. Solvers should include with their entry the surname of X (6).
Lots of well tested but triumphant comments from all of you this month. It seemed almost everyone enjoyed it. Full marks to etc for devising such an amazing grid and to Enigmatist for weaving so many appropriate references into the clues. Etc, Nick and Sarah Inglis, are integral members of the 3D team, regular 3D setters and solvers and Nick edits the Hints and Tips.
After a first read through Lynn and I (full-on team solving this month) had only solved 3 or 4 minor clues. This was proving a tricky puzzle to break into. First real insight was our 5th clue, an anagram of LEOPARD and MYTH regularly, POLYHEDRA. Shortly after, clue 17 18to (9) “Repressed struggles, X figures” yielded PENT - - - - s, which had to be PENTAGONS with AGON an absolutely new word for me. The small three-dimensional representation of the grid in the instruction box coupled with these two clues more than suggested geometrical shapes; Escher drifted into mind.
No joy with the picture clue this month but the word clue for it solved to MAGNOLIA and the picture clue then made sense. I enjoyed the three clues that were entered in a square round the circumference of the arms of the Penrose triangle.
My favourite comment this month was from PA:
Oh my, another mighty one. Two of the mighty talents of the 3D world combine to give us something that is, literally, impossible – but nevertheless solvable. There’s a logical paradox here that I am sure has Escher smiling from the grave. I’m just trying to wonder what might be left, shape-wise. Klein bottle anyone?
I’m not sure who the two mighty talents were but I’ll add a third: Escher, Enigmatist and etc. Thanks to all three for a great puzzle.
Grid solution
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