Putting the words to lights – crossword clues explained in plain English!
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ****
What a lovely surprise to find that Chalicea has joined the Toughie team. Welcome! And welcome to you all too.
This puzzle took me about as long as I’d expect on a Tuesday and I really enjoyed it.… Continue reading >
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BD Rating - Difficulty ** - Enjoyment **
Hello, everyone. We have a solid puzzle today. I can't think of much else to say about it. In the hints below most indicators are italicized, and underlining identifies precise definitions and definitions overlapping wordplay.
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A message from Guardian setter Boatman:
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
Today’s obituaries include that of setter extraordinaire Nuala Considine. It is well worth a read.
We have Dada to thank for today’s puzzle. It sort of solved itself once enough checkers were in.… Continue reading >
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A very good Sunday morning from Winnipeg, where, unlike some areas of the country (and parts of the UK), we have cooled down a little even to the point of a high of only 16 degrees on Wednesday.… Continue reading >
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Gute Morgen aus Jena!
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BD Rating – Difficulty ***** – Enjoyment *****
We moved house yesterday, after much stress. Later today I go pick up my daughter, son-in-law and grandson from Manchester airport and we’re off to Wales first for a 50th anniversary of the in-laws, then to go chill in our caravan in Pendine.… Continue reading >
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BD Rating – Difficulty */** – Enjoyment ***
Good morning from South Staffs where the sun continues to shine and the grass to turn brown.
I fairly rattled through today’s Giovanni, hence the low difficulty marking, but as always it is a matter of getting onto the same wavelength as the setter.… Continue reading >