Putting the words to lights – crossword clues explained in plain English
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At the time that I transferred this site to self-hosting just over a year ago, the mobile support available from WordPress was unsatisfactory, so I purchased a Plugin called WPtouch Pro. … Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty ****/***** – Enjoyment *****
It’s been quite a fluffy week in Toughieland and even Elgar was definitely tending more to the pink-slippered end of the Toughie spectrum (his hob-nailed boots must be at the menders being re-sharpened!).
Fred has been a bit fragile this week, so was grateful for the less than usual mauling from our genial clue-writer. Ginger was grateful to have a proper Toughie to stretch her cryptic grey matter. We wait to learn what others thought in due course.
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ****
A pleasant puzzle from Giovanni with what I thought was one really excellent clue. Please leave a comment with your thoughts.
Continue reading “DT 27192”
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
Morning All! I thought that this was a pretty good puzzle for a Saturday with a couple of old chestnuts to get me started. Continue reading “DT 27187”
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BD Rating – Difficulty */** – Enjoyment ***
For once I’m glad it’s an easy Thursday puzzle because I’m pushed for time this morning. A pleasant puzzle but far too easy for a Toughie and with too many anagrams for my taste
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
You have been warned – Ray T is back to entertain the strong and torment the weak!
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BD Rating – Difficulty */** – Enjoyment ****
Another great start to Sunday morning – thank you once again to Virgilius.
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
As Elkamere puzzles go I thought that this one was on the gentle side, though ‘gentle’ from Elkamere is still reasonably difficult compared to some other Toughie setters. Do let us know what you thought.
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There are just a few places left on my Crossword Masterclass in London on Saturday 13 July 2013. Catch them while you can!
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
Another enjoyable crossword from Jay. A couple at the end took slightly longer, so I’d rate this a 1.5-2* for difficulty, and 3* for enjoyment. Thanks to Jay.