Putting the words to lights – crossword clues explained in plain English
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BD Rating – Difficulty * – Enjoyment ***
Good morning from South Staffs on a bright May morning, as bleary-eyed electionwatchers stagger off to bed.… Continue reading
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I am confident that I can name the setter of this crossword as Cephas himself assured me when we met in Cambridge that this week would be his turn in the Saturday spot. Didn’t take long to solve but an enjoyable time was had.
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
I’m feeling rather damp after having got caught in a downpour while out voting.… Continue reading
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Although he had mentioned it to me before, Dutch and I discussed his desire to have a go at blogging over a curry and a pint of Cobra in the Maharajah, Cambridge.… Continue reading
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The usual Sunday service from Virgilius, including, although you might not notice it unless you were preparing this review, a lesson in the use of the letter P as an abbreviation . I think we all agreed that the penny-dropping moment that was 23a has to be clue of the day.
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This is pretty gentle as Toughies go but extremely enjoyable. Micawber often turns up on Wednesdays, my Toughie blogging day – long may it continue is what I say.… Continue reading
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Listen very carefully, I shall say this only once. The 2Kiwis aren’t here this week. Actually I don’t think they’ve ever been here as they’re usually there but today they’re neither here nor there because they’re where most of you guys are. That means they can’t do the blog so a substitute was organsied but he’s had to cry off so I’ve moved from my slot tomorrow to do today’s and said substitute for today has moved to tomorrow to cover for me who’s doing today. Simples!
I’ve been looking forward to this as it’s been quite a while since I last blogged a Jay puzzle and I always enjoy them. This was no exception as the Wednesday Wizard has come up trumps again. Perhaps a tad trickier than some of his puzzles have been recently or is that just me being a bit slow this morning?
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An enjoyable breeze of a puzzle by Giovanni on a rare Tuesday appearance, but can someone explain to me how 12d works! [EDIT: False alarm -- the minute I posted the blog I saw the answer.]
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BD Rating – Difficulty * – Enjoyment **
This is pretty straightforward and would be a good introduction for anyone starting out on cryptic crosswords.… Continue reading
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Happy Star Wars Day. We have been given a Bank Holiday and a lovely Rufus puzzle to enjoy.… Continue reading