Putting the words to lights – crossword clues explained in plain English
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment **
A typical Tuesday Toughie – not too difficult but sadly lacking in sparkle.
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
I probably took longer than I should have to solve this puzzle because when I’d finished I couldn’t see why I’d been held up. I put it all down to a night of little sleep including getting up to check that the loud noises from outside were just dustbins and other bits and pieces being blown around rather than my roof being torn off.… Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
Today I want to Introduce Macavity who helped a little last week but has provided hints to exactly half of today’s clues. I think Macavity has done very well indeed.… Continue reading
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As is usual for the weekend prize crosswords, I will select a number of the more difficult clues and provide hints for them.
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As is usual for the weekend prize crosswords, an assortment of clues, including some of the more difficult ones, have been selected and hints provided for them.
A message from Sil van den Hoek:
For those who missed or forgot about the pre-announcement last December, this is a reminder that there will be a Sloggers & Betters event in Cambridge on Saturday 25 April.
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment **
There were rather too many (five of each, highlighted in yellow below) first/last letter constructs to lift the enjoyment level of this otherwise competent puzzle.
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
Good morning from South Staffs
As usual from Giovanni, one or two words which may widen your vocabulary, but clued in a way that makes them solvable.… Continue reading