Putting the words to lights – crossword clues explained in plain English
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An easier (relatively speaking) puzzle from Elgar today with particularly clever references to Joe Root and Gareth Southgate. No Nina.
Please leave a comment telling us what you thought.… Continue reading
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Good morning from a bright, sunny South Staffs. Still another seven weeks (at least) before I can get a haircut: I’m beginning to feel like that Australian sheep which was featured this week!… Continue reading
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This puzzle was published on 20th February 2021
BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
A fairly friendly Saturday Prize Puzzle Continue reading “DT 29604”
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A Beam Toughie with, I thought, a couple of bits of extra sneakiness this time. Continue reading “Toughie 2599”
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Oh how I love to see a bung in at one across. A mood setter and a boost to ones confidence.… Continue reading
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I took a little while to get going with this one but once I had a few footholds the answers went in at a rate of knots.… Continue reading
BD Rating – Difficulty **– Enjoyment ****
Kia ora from Aotearoa.
We’ve had a very busy couple of days as we have been having ‘The Bach’ re-roofed. We have been allowed to help with the fetch and carry and unskilled bits of the operation. Ross, the expert roofer, is dealing with the finishing touches as we write this.… Continue reading
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This puzzle was published on 14th February 2021
BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
Another enjoyable Sunday Prize Puzzle Continue reading “ST 3095”
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Silvanus has definitely settled in to the, usually Floughie, Tuesday slot and, 21 Down apart, this was an easy solve. I would be interested to know if non-UK solvers knew about the cartoon couple in 8 Down. Continue reading “Toughie 2597”