NTSPP – 333
A Puzzle by Alchemi
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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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BD Rating – Difficulty ***** – Enjoyment ****
This took me into 5* time, but was nowhere near as time-consuming as last week’s proXimal.… Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty * – Enjoyment ***
Bonjour from La Grande Sologne at Nouan le Fuzelier in Central France, where after two days of 30° temperatures we have a rainy morning with the threat of thunderstorms later.… Continue reading
This puzzle was published on 18th June 2016
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
Morning All! REviewing this I found a fair bit of formula about the clues but there are a couple of gems in there as well.
Please leave a comment telling us what you thought. Continue reading “DT28144”
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BD Rating – Difficulty **** – Enjoyment ****
I think I struggled with this more than perhaps I should have done and it took me an above-average time.… Continue reading
This puzzle was published on 12th June 2016
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ****
Another Sunday and another chance for me to scratch my head and try to think (in this case without much success) of something original to say about the wonderful cryptic treats we get each week from the ever inventive Virgilius, without incurring the wrath of the “favourites” police.
Please a comment telling us what you thought. You can also add your assessment by selecting from one to five stars at the bottom of the post. Continue reading “ST 2852”
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** / *** – Enjoyment ****
Greetings from Ottawa, where the calendar says we are barely out of spring but the thermometer tells us we are in mid-summer.… Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty **** – Enjoyment ***
When you see Osmosis’s name on a Toughie you can be sure that you’re going to get a lot of detailed wordplay including plenty of insertions and reversals and this one certainly follows that pattern.… Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty **– Enjoyment ***
Kia ora once again from the other end of the planet.… Continue reading