Putting the words to lights – crossword clues explained in plain English
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ****
As Big Dave’s Crossword Blog enters its ninth year, we start the Toughie week with what I think is a well-pitched puzzle for this slot. … Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ****
Hello everyone. Today I needed a dash of electronic help to get the grid filled and the hints written before the blog submission deadline.… Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty * – Enjoyment ****
Thanks to all who turned in to Saturday’s get together.… Continue reading
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Morning all
How-doo from a sunny and slightly frosty Warrington!
It was a nice day yesterday with some lovely guests, fabulous cakes and macarons and good convivial fun. … Continue reading
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Greetings from the 07:19 Virgin Pendolino hurtling from Warrington to London, we are running 13 minutes late due to Wigan, nothing specific, just the place. I’m looking after things for the weekend so I’ll be here tomorrow as well, while BD is having a nice weekend off.
Looking forward to catching up with chums old and new and it should be a grand do. I have a little surprise for everyone there, not as good as lemon drizzle cake, which I hope will be putting in an appearance as well.
This was a fairly straightforward run today, I’m guessing set by our regular Saturday supremo rather than by Mr Ron. I was wrong! It is by Mr Ron!
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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A message from Guardian setter Boatman:
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ****
It feels like a Sparks puzzle has been overdue, but this was worth the wait.… Continue reading
