@Wendy. Of course we know what blokes are. We've been doing these damn puzzles forever, & I spent a good part of my childhood in NZ.
Re: addictions:
I was joking with Les about starting a chapter of CA. (Cruciverbalists Anonymous).
At the beginning of the meeting we stand up and say:
"Hello, my name is "
Name" & I'm addicted to crossword puzzles".
Oh well, it's relatively harmless, except for getting the household chores done.