Putting the words to lights – crossword clues explained in plain English
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BD Rating – Difficulty ***/**** – Enjoyment ****
Sparks seems to have beer on the brain, which makes for an enjoyable puzzle. He often has a Nina of some kind, but today he spoils us with a pangram.… Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty * – Enjoyment ***
Good morning from South Staffs and another dull, grey day of lockdown.
In contrast to the last couple of Fridays, I rattled through today’s puzzle at some speed, hence the * marking.… Continue reading
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This puzzle was published on 9th January 2021
BD Rating – Difficulty * – Enjoyment ***
A straight forward Prize Puzzle found on the back page of the paper to boot. Continue reading “DT 29568”
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BD Rating – Difficulty ***/**** – Enjoyment ***
The first proper Toughie of the week Continue reading “Toughie 2575”
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
Bonjour from Barrel which is locked up, locked down, bolted and padlocked. Boris has thrown away the key. It is dark outside so no idea yet what the weather is doing. All there is for Saint Sharon and I to do is bonk or bicker. There is a lot of bickering going on. Continue reading “DT 29572”
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BD Rating – Difficulty */** – Enjoyment ***
Wednesday seems to have become the day for gentle Toughies. This one was enjoyable – thanks to Hudson.
Please leave a comment telling us how you fared and what you thought of the puzzle.… Continue reading
BD Rating – Difficulty ***– Enjoyment ****
Kia ora from Aotearoa.
By the time most of you will be reading this we will be on our way to catch the ferry and cross Cook Strait. We’re going to be away for the next two Wednesdays so some other blogger will have the pleasure of writing the Hints and Tips for Jay’s puzzles.… Continue reading
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This puzzle was published on 3rd January 2021
BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ****
Morning All! I very much enjoyed this puzzle with a few tricky clues pushing it inti *** difficutly for me, Continue reading “ST 3089”
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
I was expecting more of a struggle, but Donnybrook has been very generous today. Continue reading “Toughie 2573”