Putting the words to lights – crossword clues explained in plain English
Toughie No 3235 by Artix
Hints and tips by Gazza
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BD Rating – Difficulty **** – Enjoyment ****
Artix has given us a proper Toughie today with plenty of scope for going astray. I enjoyed the battle – thanks to Artix.
There are a lot of old American entertainers referenced in the clues – I wonder whether that can be regarded as a mini-theme.
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Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30,561
Hints and tips by Shabbo
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ****
I solved this at midnight then wrote the blog this morning. I was a bit underwhelmed last night, but I think I was just tired. As often happens, the charm of the puzzle is only fully revealed when analysing it in detail and this one is certainly no exception.… Continue reading