Putting the words to lights – crossword clues explained in plain English
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment: ***
Starting this week, Peter Biddlecombe is reviewing the Sunday puzzles.
This one is better than many recent prize puzzles, but lacks that extra something that gives you a feeling of satisfaction as you fill in the final answer.
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BD Rating – Difficulty **** – Enjoyment ****
The reason for the surprise is that Tilsit was due to do this review but has had to go for a scan this afternoon, so you’re stuck with me! That’s a pleasant surprise for me, not necessarily for you!
I really enjoyed the puzzle, but I’m sure that if Tilsit were doing the commentary he would complain about the “cornery” grid, which really splits it into four separate areas. In fact I had completely finished three-quarters of it at one stage and still had the top left-hand corner totally blank.
Comments as usual are welcomed and appreciated.
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
Not a particularly difficult crossword today, but in general a nicely balanced one, with a number of different types of clues that will test your cryptic crossword abilities.