Putting the words to lights – crossword clues explained in plain English
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BD Rating – Difficulty * – Enjoyment ***
BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ****
Kia ora from Aotearoa.
So much for the approaching summer that we have been talking about. The last several days have been very wet with temperatures several degrees lower than we expect at this time of the year. Just hope that it doesn’t stick around to upset people’s Christmas holiday plans.… Continue reading
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This puzzle was published on 28th November 2021
BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
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Chris M rating – Difficulty **– Enjoyment ****
A Toughie on the easier side of difficulty today. Quite enjoyable while it lasted. Just right for those feeling brave enough to start tackling toughies. Continue reading “Toughie 2761”
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BD Rating - Difficulty ** - Enjoyment ***
Hello, everyone, and welcome to Tuesday. Today we have a nicely constructed puzzle with no obscure vocabulary or general knowledge required in the solve. I enjoyed it. Continue reading "DT 29852"
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
Greetings from Ottawa, where I am writing this review Sunday evening thanks to the time zone differential with the UK. I expect to wake up to our first significant snow storm of the season.… Continue reading
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Chalicea’s crosswords appear in a range of outlets: this will be her 45th EV and solvers will remember her Asian One in the ladies’ month. After last week’s challenge they can be sure of a gentler solve this week.… Continue reading
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A very good Sunday morning from Winnipeg where it has been revealed that, while the USA has a Strategic Oil Reserve, Canada has a Strategic Maple Syrup Reserve – one has to get one’s priorities in the right order!… Continue reading