Putting the words to lights – crossword clues explained in plain English
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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 (19th December 2015).
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BD Rating – Difficulty */** – Enjoyment ***
Gnomethang’s been delayed so here’s quickly bashed out review of last Saturday’s prize puzzle about which I remember little apart from the fact that it didn’t take me long to solve and explaining it in a hurry has been equally straightforward. Now all I’ve got to do is persuade the site to work!
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BD Rating – Difficulty **** – Enjoyment ***
I struggled with this and by the time I had filled the grid there were many clues left unparsed.… Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
Good morning from South Staffs on what for the moment is a bright, sunny day.… Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty **** – Enjoyment ****
I’m not going to complain this week about the difficulty of the puzzle.… Continue reading
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BD Rating — Difficulty *** — Enjoyment ****
Hello everyone. There’s a lot that I don’t know today so I’m going to start off with the one thing I am sure of – this is not a Ray T crossword.… Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty **– Enjoyment *****
Morning All!. I think that everyone liked the superb hidden clue (lurker) at 5d but my favourite by a country mile was the &Lit at 8d. Equally there were some very good, succinct clues that posed some difficulties due to the good surface readings. Excellent!
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
I thought that the down clues here were easier than the acrosses so those who always start with the downs had a bit of an advantage.… Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
One kiwi only again this week. The traveller gets home tomorrow so it will be back to normal next Wednesday.
Jay has supplied us with an enjoyable puzzle once again. Not too taxing this week.
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BD Rating – Difficulty * – Enjoyment **
MynoT appears in the Tuesday Toughie slot this week – I would imagine comments today will depend on whether you prefer more toughness than chestnuts in your crossword in the middle of the paper, or whether you are fairly new to Toughies and are delighted to complete one without resorting to the hints. … Continue reading