Putting the words to lights – crossword clues explained in plain English
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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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Why not have a go at our latest Monthly Prize Puzzle?
The winner will receive their choice of any of the Telegraph Crossword Books published by Hamlyn.
Please note that, due to punitive postal charges, while the competition is open to all, the prize is only available to UK solvers.
A review will follow after the closing date (18th July 2015).
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ****
Congratulations Notabilis on your 100th Toughie! What an achievement!… Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
Good morning from South Staffs on a fine, sunny morning.… Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty * – Enjoyment ***
This puzzle was published on 27th June 2015
The perfect crossword for a very busy day – I don’t think I noticed when I was solving but it becomes apparent when preparing the review that nine of the clues require the insertion of something into another word.… Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
Gazza cornered the market in sacrificial goats this week and so got the better of the Wednesday/Thursday puzzles.… Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ****
Hola from the Vega Baja where the heat wave continues as indeed it seems to be doing in the UK. I don’t know the setter of this one but I have my suspicions which, with my track record, I’ll keep to myself. I found some of it a bit “off the wall” but I really enjoyed it and it all slotted together neatly in ** time. I think some of you will disagree.
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BD Rating – Difficulty **– Enjoyment *****
One of those puzzles where you’re delighted to be the reviewer as it gives you a chance to enjoy it all over again. Lots of clues I really liked but I think I’ll select 17a for top favourite
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ****
So, what have we today? Lots of containment-type clues, lots of reversals, exactly six anagrams (as is usual from this setter), smooth surfaces and some beautifully disguised definitions – it all adds up to a very enjoyable puzzle from Elkamere.… Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
Our regular morning walk takes us past a series of small ponds. Today, the behaviour of the resident ducks seems to indicate that Spring is not too far away for us. As we were recently unjustly accused of posting pictures of fornicating frogs, perhaps we should not elaborate further and just concentrate on this Jay puzzle.
The one that gave us most trouble today and pushed our solving time to the top of our three star range was 7d, and there are several others that required a bit of extra work too.