Putting the words to lights – crossword clues explained in plain English
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BD Rating – Difficulty ***** – Enjoyment *****
This is Elgar’s 155th Telegraph Toughie, and as usual this number is used in a theme. I did stare at a blank grid for a while. I eventually started off with the little square in the middle, which led to 20a/5d and 19a/22d.… Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment *
This turned out to be an unintentional rehash of Toughie 110. See the Hints post for more details, but that accounts for the low rating allocated.
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment *
I know that recycling is considered highly desirable these days, but this seems to be a step too far!
See statement by Phil McNeill, Puzzles Editor for the Telegraph Media Group, below.
A full analysis of this puzzle will be available at 12.00 next Friday, 27th June.