Irish Times crossword guru dies aged 92

Updated: 22:40, Wednesday, 7 April 2010

The death has taken place of the crossword compiler Derek Crozier.

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Nine News: Philip Bromwell reports that tributes have been paid to Derek Crozier, better known to Irish Times crossword fans as Crosaire, who has died in Zimbabwe
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The death has taken place of the crossword compiler Derek Crozier, who was 92.

Mr Crozier was best known for setting the Crosaire crossword in The Irish Times, a task he began in 1943.

He died at his home in Harare, Zimbabwe, on Saturday.

  • Morning Ireland: Lorna Kernan, former Crossword Editor with the Irish Times, says that Derek Crozier began setting the Crosaire crossword in 1943

    Morning Ireland

    7 April 2010

    Lorna Kernan, former Crossword Editor with the Irish Times, says that Derek Crozier began setting the Crosaire crossword in 1943

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