Hidden clues? Guardian’s cryptic crossword accused of anti-SNP conspiracy
The Guardian’s cryptic crossword has prompted lots of, er, cross words north of the border after an unfortunate juxtaposition in today’s puzzle.
But one innocent bystander’s fortunate juxtaposition is another baying mob’s conspiracy theory.
Incredible scenes. There’s a conspiracy theory about today’s Guardian cryptic crossword calling Nicola Sturgeon a racist. pic.twitter.com/1GnoBtkYFc
— Jamie Ross (@JamieRoss7) March 1, 2017
@WingsScotland seen this today… @guardian crossword compiler evidently thinks this is acceptable. pic.twitter.com/EvizUGztsR
— ItsaGoinWrang (@itsagoinwrang) March 1, 2017
So the racist crossword is real. Let’s be clear about this – the Guardian is pure British establishment. They are an attack dog for UK.
— Ysabelle Stewart (@YsabelleStewart) March 1, 2017
.@guardian Do you think today’s cryptic crossword appropriate? Was it not checked before release? I assume accidental … @NicolaSturgeon pic.twitter.com/vh3YKsOUUu
— Gavin Barrie (@jammach) March 1, 2017
The response from Twitter can be summed up with the following clue: Advice to busybody (3,1,4). Answer at the bottom of the post.
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Shocking discovery found in Guardian crossword puzzle. pic.twitter.com/NGpLIga4D3
— Paul Malik (@C_PMalik) March 1, 2017
Sadiq Khan rushes out statement denying he is the Guardian’s crossword compiler https://t.co/ODiG5XaTFi
— Murdo Fraser (@murdo_fraser) March 1, 2017
If Scots Nats really believe The Guardian crossword is conspiring against Nicola Sturgeon, they need to engage in some 9 Across. https://t.co/YMG50OOAWi
— (((StephenDaisley))) (@JournoStephen) March 1, 2017
Alan Turing would be thrilled to see all these people finding subliminal messages in today’s Guardian cryptic crossword.
— Eulenkoenig (@Sean_Jones93) March 1, 2017
Answer: Get a life