Putting the words to lights – crossword clues explained in plain English
Micawber is Mick Hodgkin. He is also known as Morph in the Independent and writes limericks on Twitter (called twitmericks) as Mick Twister.
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Welcome to the prized toughie end-of-year puzzle, a unique look at some of this year’s events in Micawber’s inimitable style. We’re all delighted that this has become an annual offering.… Continue reading
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Micawber makes one of his all-too-rare appearances in the Toughie slot today. This one is very enjoyable as his puzzles always are.
Please leave a comment telling us how you fared and what you thought of the puzzle.… Continue reading
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It’s always a great pleasure to get a Micawber puzzle to blog. This one’s a pangram and it didn’t pose too many problems but it was very enjoyable.… Continue reading
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It is always a pleasure to have a Micawber crossword to solve and even more so on a Thursday. Continue reading “Toughie 2627”
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The usual, but sadly rarely seen, treat of a crossword from Micawber Continue reading “Toughie 2560”
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On a grey and gloomy morning, Continue reading “Toughie 2520”
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Micawber on a Wednesday – wow, it’s just like old times. Today he’s given us a puzzle which is very gentle with a few ‘old friends’ but chock full of beautifully crafted clues – I felt like Oliver Twist when I’d finished solving it.… Continue reading
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A very nice puzzle to complete. Lots of fun to be had here. A few gimmies to get you started. A few to add from the checkers and the last few to bung in and parse later. Just right for a Thursday. Continue reading “Toughie 2452”
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***/**** Continue reading “Toughie 2424”
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment *****
This is Micawber’s customary year-end puzzle covering the events of the last 12 months and what a joy it is. Many thanks to Micawber (and thanks to BD for giving me the chance to blog it).… Continue reading