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Roger Squires
- Roger Squires (22 February 1932 – 1 June 2023) was a British crossword compiler/setter, who lived in Ironbridge, Shropshire. He was best known for being the world's most prolific compiler.
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Roger Squires (22 February 1932 – 1 June 2023) was a British crossword compiler/setter, who lived in Ironbridge, Shropshire. He was best known for being the world's most prolific compiler.
Jun 17, 2023 · For want of something to do, the lieutenant took up cryptic crosswords, setting in train a new calling that would establish him as the world’s most prolific compiler. Squires, who has died...
- Roger Blitz
Jun 10, 2023 · Roger was listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the world’s most prolific crossword compiler. He was also a sportsman, magician and actor. We were saddened to learn that Roger died recently at the age of 91.
With more than 2mn clues to his name, he was known as the ‘Mozart’ of the puzzle community
Roger Squires is in the 2008 edition of The Guinness Book of Records as the most prolific crossword setter. Roger left the Royal Navy in 1963 after 15 years service, firstly as a Seaman, from Boy to Petty Officer, then ten years flying as a Fleet Air Arm Lieutenant.
Dec 23, 2017 · Shropshire's Roger Squires, the world's most prolific crossword compiler, will be setting his brainbusting clues no more - he's announced his retirement at the age of 85.
Jun 17, 2023 · His phenomenal output was recognised by the Guinness Book of Records, which named him the world’s most prolific crossword compiler. However, he had taken to full-time setting only for family reasons.
