Putting the words to lights – crossword clues explained in plain English
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BD Rating – Difficulty **/*** – Enjoyment ****
I always look forward to Chalicea’s puzzles, and this one didn’t disappoint. Where there are lesser=used words or definitions they are limited to one per clue, which is how it shoud be. The only one in today’s puzzle that was new to me was the monkey in 26 Across. Continue reading “Toughie 2327”
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BD Rating - Difficulty ** - Enjoyment ****
Hello, everyone. I've just had the unusual experience of having the clocks go back two Saturdays in a row. Perhaps that's why I've been feeling a bit out of it lately. However, I am pretty sure that today has brought us a fine puzzle. I found that the grid filled smoothly, with a few answers awaiting parsing at the end after being obtained from checkers and identifying the definition in the clue. It turned out that those last answers came from some original and amusing wordplay that earned a 4* enjoyment rating from me. Continue reading "DT 29200"
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
I suppose I am over the disappointment of Saturdays Rugby World Cup Final where the better team on the day took the spoils. Maybe next time. Continue reading “DT 29199”
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A very good Sunday morning from Winnipeg where a week of confusion caused by the difference between Manitoba time and UK time being reduced to 5 hours, with the end of BST last Sunday, ended at 2:00 am when our clocks ‘fell back’ to Central Standard Time. … Continue reading
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As is usual for the weekend prize crosswords, an assortment of clues, including some of the more difficult ones, have been selected and hints provided for them.
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Why not have a go at our latest Monthly Prize Puzzle?
The winner will receive their choice of any of the Telegraph Crossword Books.
Please note that, due to punitive postal charges, while the competition is open to all, the prize is only available to UK solvers.
A review will follow after the closing date (16th November 2019).
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BD Rating – Difficulty **** – Enjoyment ****
Another most enjoyable puzzle from proXimal with some delightful clues. I hope you liked it as much as I did.
Definitions are underlined as usual. The hints are intended to help you unravel the wordplay.… Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
Good morning from South Staffs this All Saints Day, a grey and drizzly one.
I took a little while to get started on today’s Giovanni, but things then began to fall into place and there was a steady solve.… Continue reading