Putting the words to lights – crossword clues explained in plain English
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** / **** – Enjoyment ***
Greetings from Ottawa where we are enduring what hopefully will prove to be the last frigid blast of winter.… Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty **/*** – Enjoyment ****
How lovely to get another very enjoyable Toughie from the much-missed Petitjean – let’s hope that he left plenty more for us to enjoy.… Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty **– Enjoyment ****
Kia ora from Aotearoa.
We’re about to start our time hopping season again.… Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ****
Hi-de-Hi campers, and welcome to another Tuesday in Toughieland. … Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ****
Hello everyone. Today we have no obscure plants, words, or historical figures, no cricket, and a great mix of clue types with some very smooth surfaces.… Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment **** (from BD)
I am delighted to be able to report that Silvanus, a graduate of Rookie Corner and the NTSPP, has a puzzle published in today’s Independent.… Continue reading
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How much did it cost me to assemble the portfolio – £1,570, £1,730, £1,940 or £2,100?
First the easy bit, congratulations to David Broatch, whose correct entry was pulled from the electronic hat by Mrs BD, and so he is this month’s winner of a Hamlyn Telegraph Puzzle Book of his choice.… Continue reading
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Good Sunday morning from Winnipeg.
Once again, lots of good, and some not so good, rugby yesterday, although the results may not be liked by everyone, especially the bizarre finish to the game in Paris. … Continue reading
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