Ruth Crisp Explained

Ruth Crisp (1918–2007) (born Margery Ruth Edwards, who compiled under the names "Crispa" and "Vixen") was one of The Guardians most noted crossword compilers – producing puzzles for them from 1954 to 2004. She also produced crosswords for The Daily Telegraph, The Times, The Independent, the Financial Times, The Sunday Times, and other publications. Crisp's favourite clue of her own creation was: Men's my one failing, (mother of nine) (9). The solution is Mnemosyne.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

Notes and References

  1. News: Hugh Stephenson . Stephenson, Hugh (2007) Ruth Crisp: Crossword setter of elegant simplicity, The Guardian, Monday 29 January (Accessed Dec 2012) . . 2007-01-29. 2013-10-23 . London.
  2. News: "The Telegraph" (2007) Obituaries: Ruth Crisp . . 2007-01-27 . 2013-10-23 . London.
  3. Web site: Last word, Radio 4's weekly obituaries programme, 1st Broadcast Friday 2nd February 16:00-16:30 Matthew Bannister . . 2013-10-23.
  4. Crowther, Jonathan (2007). Collins A to Z of Crosswords: Insight Into the Top Setters and Their Crosswords. HarperCollins.
  5. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2004/dec/06/gender.sandybalfour Balfour, Sandy (2004) The last word, The Guardian, Monday 6 December

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