Putting the words to lights – crossword clues explained in plain English
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ****
Once again Dada has chosen to send one of his easier puzzles for the Toughie slot. Perhaps one day he will put a “Paul” puzzle in the wrong envelope!
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment **
The top half of this one was pretty much read and write for me. I did slow up a bit in the bottom half (it’s the age you know) so that pushed the difficulty rating up to two stars. Do let us know what you thought of it and how you got on.
Continue reading “DT 27620”
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ****
Rufus gives us a masterclass in how to use the same word in multiple clues, each time with a different meaning. Unlike Brenda Spencer I always look forward to Mondays!
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Why not have a go at the October Prize Puzzle?
As is usual for the weekend prize crosswords, I will select a number of the more difficult clues and provide hints for them.
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There’s still time to enter the October Monthly Prize Puzzle.
As is usual for the weekend prize crosswords, an assortment of clues, including some of the more difficult ones, have been selected and hints provided for them.
The Daily Telegraph’s cryptic crossword on January 13 1942 played a crucial role in helping the Allies win the Second World War. If you can solve it in 12 minutes, you could have helped crack the Enigma code.
You can read all about it, and have a go at the puzzle yourself, here.
Continue reading “Could you have been a codebreaker at Bletchley Park?”
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment *****
Micawber makes a rare visit on a Friday and although the puzzle doesn’t qualify as a fiendish Friday fight it is chock full of his usual humour and is thoroughly enjoyable. I loved it.
Continue reading “Toughie 1273”
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
Good morning from South Staffs where the sun is just coming up as I write this.
Giovanni has given us his trademark religious and classical references, unusual words and the odd Shakespearean reference this morning.