Putting the words to lights – crossword clues explained in plain English
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BD Rating — Difficulty ** — Enjoyment ****
Hello everyone. A Ray T Thursday crossword but not one that’s too tricky after Jay put us all through the wringer yesterday. There are more anagrams than Ray T normally gives us which I always find makes a crossword easier to get into.… Continue reading
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We have a pangram today which even I couldn’t miss after solving 28a.
Thanks to Stick Insect.
Please leave a comment telling us how you fared and what you thought of it.… Continue reading
BD Rating – Difficulty ***– Enjoyment ****
Kia ora from Aotearoa.
We’re back home again just in time to tackle this week’s Jay puzzle. Not sure whether it was just us but we certainly took quite a lot longer than usual to get this one sorted. Well into our three stars for difficulty time and even considered a possible fourth one.… Continue reading
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This puzzle was published on 15th November 2020
BD Rating – Difficulty */** – Enjoyment ***
An enjoyable Sunday puzzle with some nice surface readings Continue reading “ST 3082”
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Good morning from Bonny Barrel where next year’s daffodil count will be far higher than this year. Continue reading “Toughie 2546”
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BD Rating - Difficulty ** - Enjoyment ***
Hello, everyone. The NW corner of today's puzzle exhibits some interesting symmetry, but it doesn't lead anywhere that I can see. Perhaps, as is so often the case with patterns observed in crosswordland, it's just a coincidence. Other than that it's a standard Tuesday puzzle. Nothing wrong with that of course. Continue reading "DT 29529"
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BD Rating – Difficulty * – Enjoyment **
Greetings from Ottawa, where we are experiencing our first significant snowfall of the year. As I glance outside, I can see that the ground now has a light covering.… Continue reading
Which entry is the odd one out?
Another splendid MPP from Phibs – a joy to solve and blog, and helpfully when you have the correct answer, you have no doubt that you are right and can submit your entry Continue reading “MPP 102 – Review”