Putting the words to lights – crossword clues explained in plain English
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Phil McNeill has kindly provided me with the puzzle publication and closing dates over the Christmas and New Year period, and I have produced a table which also includes the dates you can expect to see those puzzles reviewed here.
Continue reading “Christmas and New Year Puzzles (2012/2013)”
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
I saw that today’s puzzle was by Notabilis and looked forward to a stiff challenge. It didn’t materialise. This was of no more than average difficulty but nevertheless enjoyable.
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***/****
While pommers (not forgetting pomette) does his filial duties in the f-f-freezing UK, I get to tackle my first Ray T puzzle (for recent recruits to the blog, 6d (Queen) and the Quickie consisting entirely of single word clues, are his trademarks) What can I say? Other than it is a puzzle to bring joy to a dull day. I hope that you all have as much fun solving it as I did. Continue reading “DT 27048”
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BD Rating – Difficulty **– Enjoyment ***
Virgilius was in enjoyably straightforward mode with this puzzle. No particular favourites, and as usual with one of his crosswords, no grumbles either, just a very nice start to a sunny, if extremely cold, Sunday.