Putting the words to lights – crossword clues explained in plain English
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ****
Greetings from Ottawa, where the weatherman says we are in store for a mixed bag over the coming week – a bit of rain, a bit of snow, a bit of sun, and a bit of cloud with temperatures hovering around the freezing point. The weather may be cool, but the political temperature is heating up. Yesterday, our new Prime Minister not only called a federal election but announced he would run in the riding where I live.
I started off on a tear with today’s puzzle but soon found it became a bit chewier. All in all a very enjoyable solve from our new double punning setter. Last week, X-Type promised to return soon but I would surmise this is not one of his.
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Sunday Toughie No 165
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I had a feeling we might be seeing Light today as he debuted a Wednesday Toughie that went down well, This seems a very similar standard of difficulty to me but as I am not obliged to give stars to prize puzzles I will just hope you find it as pleasant as I did.
I am still in the dark as to who Light is and with some light speculation about Richard Osman apart I guess I will have to remain curious.
14a and 14d clues and I have hinted half, I will try and provide a bonus nudge if asked.
Here we go, Folks…
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Inspired by the title my first thoughts led me to Dr Seuss. I wasted a bit of time rereading “Green Eggs and Ham”. Jigsaw puzzles are somewhat daunting at first since a lot of cold solving invariably lies ahead. Also, we immediately realised that this is a semi-carte blanche.
A very good Sunday morning from Winnipeg where Old Man Winter is not going quietly – temperatures in the minus teens yesterday and Friday, and before today is done we could have 5 cms or more of snow. … Continue reading
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BD Rating – Toughie Difficulty *****+ – Enjoyment ***
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Hello, everyone, and welcome to Friday. Continue reading "DT 30880"
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This puzzle was published on 15th March 2025
BD Rating – Difficulty */** – Enjoyment ***