Putting the words to lights – crossword clues explained in plain English
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BD Rating – Difficulty **** – Enjoyment *
Once upon a time I used to look forward to Giovanni puzzles, but I did not enjoy this one. It was not helped by two poor homophones, one of which was the worst I have seen in a long time. I’m sure some of you will disagree – feel free to comment
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
I was quite unimpressed with this puzzle when I solved it, but I began to like it a bit better when I wrote the review. Let us know your opinion in a comment!
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
The usual Monday morning frolic from the Monday Maestro. A case of quick, slow, quick for me, as I started well, slowed down and then finally finished at a canter. Favourite 13d, least favourite 2d.
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As is usual for the weekend prize crosswords, I will select a few of the better clues and provide hints for them.
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Those not familiar with Douglas Adams and his trilogy in five parts, “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” may struggle with the significance of the number of this crossword (42) and the frequent references to it in this puzzle. Although it forms the theme for this crossword, there are plenty of other excellent clues with the hallmarks of Anax’s devious wordplay, smooth surface readings and fun and frolics on the way.
No white mice were harmed in the making of this Crossword or its review!
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Welcome to the forty second in our series of weekly puzzles.
This week, with puzzle #42, Anax delights us with a puzzle themed on 42
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As is usual for the weekend prize crosswords, I will select a few of the better clues and provide hints for them.
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BD Rating – Difficulty **** – Enjoyment *****
This was a struggle – but well worth the effort. A true Toughie from Osmosis with many of those penny-drop moments.
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment *****
More high class fun. It’s a bit dull on this slot – you never get anything to moan about …
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
We have a nice mixture of clues from Giovanni today. Let us know what you thought of it in a comment.
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