This is from the fifteen squared site last night
Phil
June 11, 2023 at 10:23 pm
I think the implied criticism of Paul is wrong. The crossword is a tribute not an announcement. The responsibility for an announcement lies with Rufus’ family and/or the Guardian not Paul.
On today’s zoom Paul said he began work on the crossword the previous weekend. He had been told by the crossword editor’s wife. He then asked if they would publish a crossword as a tribute
I have no idea why the magic circle of cruciverbalists knew nothing about this for about a week. I don’t know why the Guardian has taken so long to publish an obituary. Nor I imagine does Paul.