Sir, – I see that Tom Brace (September 13th) mentions “epithet” and “eschewed”, which have appeared in Simplex recently, as examples of words seldom used by the average person.
I would like to add “neophyte” to the list. – Yours, etc,
MARILYNN HEARNE,
Tramore,
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Co Waterford.
Sir, – After the wonderful support from your correspondents in relation to my recent grievance about the Simplex crossword, I am no longer 2 down. – Yours, etc,
FRANK BYRNE,
Terenure,
Dublin 6W.