There have been a few cases recently of someone starting to play a puzzle before it's meant to begin. The ten-letter puzzle has generally been the one concerned. I don't know whether this is the result of a deliberate effort or not. Anyhow, I've tightened things up a little. If anyone notices further instances of a player with lots of words as soon as a puzzle opens, please let me know.
It's probably not possible to completely prevent this sort of thing happening, without sacrificing some of the features I've deliberately built in to the site's operation. I want people to be able to continue playing if they lose their internet connection for any reason, and have their words submitted to the central scoreboard at the earliest opportunity. But this creates some vulnerabilities.
Yes, I had a good time thanks, pat. Here's a piccy of me on the ferry.