Putting the words to lights – crossword clues explained in plain English
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BD Rating – Difficulty **/*** – Enjoyment ***
When I first read through the clues I thought that this was going to be pretty tricky but once I’d established a base camp in the SE corner the rest all succumbed at a satisfactory rate and I even managed to drag the answer to 29a from the dark recesses.… Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ****
We awoke this morning to find our world covered in a crisp white icing of frost. The hills in the distance, to the east of us, have fresh snow and look like mountains again. Now the sun is up and shining from a clear blue sky. Winter at its best.
Jay has his gentler hat on today we thought.
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BD Rating - Difficulty ***/**** - Enjoyment *****
Those without a British upbringing might struggle with one or two of the references, but Samuel's second Toughie is a delight, and shows what can be done when good setters really apply themselves to their craft. All Tuesdays should be like this!
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
There’s nothing too fearsome in this puzzle – or do you disagree?… Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
The irrepressible Miffypops is languishing in the Naughty Corner after brazenly flouting the rules on Saturday. … Continue reading
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As is usual for the weekend prize crosswords, a number of the more difficult clues have been selected and hints provided for them.… Continue reading
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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.
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BD Rating – Difficulty **** – Enjoyment ***
Sparks as usual gives us intricate wordplay and cleverly disguised definitions that make for some great “aha” moments.… Continue reading