G'day,

Here's an electronic crossword solver I just found from the Times website.

Crossword Maestro can tackle almost all types of cryptic clues including anagram clues, charades, straight cryptic clues, double definitions, container and contents, hidden words, reversals, reverse hidden words, "sounds like" clues, word deletions, specified letter deletions, initial, final, alternating and central letter clues as well as clues that combine any of the above types!

The More examples of its clue solving ability link leads to some rather esoteric cryptic clues, with explainations, which are worth looking at.

The only snag is the price - "The normal price of the software is £64.95 but readers of The Times and The Sunday Times can obtain the software at a huge discount: only £39.95!" - I'd have to sell Billy the Bus.

Cheers - Sam