Putting the words to lights – crossword clues explained in plain English
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BD Rating - Difficulty *** - Enjoyment ****
Misdirections and alternative meanings abound in this very nice puzzle from Shamus which I found more stretching than some Tuesday Toughies.
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BD Rating – Difficulty ***** – Enjoyment *****
I tried to this when I got home from a night out and by the early hours I had only managed the right hand side.… Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ****
Another fairly easy puzzle from Dada, but more fun than many previous ones.… Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty **** – Enjoyment ***
I don’t expect too many protests today that this one isn’t tough enough.… Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
I quite enjoyed this gentle start to the Toughie week, even though it was annoying to find the paper hadn’t got the right clue for 3d, but had instead an amended version (which matched the online version) of 4d. … Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment **
I’m not sure why Osmosis retains his Friday slot, traditionally used for the tougher Toughies, as I found this one quite easy.… Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty */** – Enjoyment ***
I sailed through this and only the time spent getting the last couple lifted it above one star for difficulty.… Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment *****
Micawber is on top form today with laughs and d’ohs aplenty.… Continue reading
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BD Rating - Difficulty ** - Enjoyment ***
A pleasant first Toughie of the week from Warbler.
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ****
Sparks entertains once again, but with a puzzle that, for me, didn’t reach the degree of difficulty usually associated with a Friday Toughie.… Continue reading