Putting the words to lights – crossword clues explained in plain English
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Many happy returns to Her Majesty on the occasion of her 92nd birthday, and to all those who share this day, including Chris Lancaster, Libellule and last, but not least, myself.
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 ***/****
Very inventive, almost devious clueing from Osmosis today, though I found I was soon on his wavelength and I managed to finish before the school run.… Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
Good morning from South Staffs, where we have a misty start to the day.… Continue reading
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This puzzle was published on 14th April 2018
BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ****
I thought this was one of the best Saturday puzzles for some time, hence the award of 4* for enjoyment.… Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ****
It’s not Groundhog Day – you’re getting a double dose of me this week because Bufo is otherwise engaged.… Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
Hola from the Vega Baja and welcome to a non-RayThursday. I don’t know who the setter is but there are some clever bits of wordplay here and some very original anagram indicators. I quite enjoyed it and hope you did too.
Continue reading “DT 28717”
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This puzzle was published on 8th April 2018
BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ****
Morning All! – Thanks to crypticsue for this review – I had a memory lapse Wednesday and a lot of work yesterday.
Please leave a comment telling us what you thought.
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ****
We are indeed fortunate to have an ongoing supply of delightful puzzles from the late Petitjean.… Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ****
Kia ora from Aotearoa.
At the usual time we logged in to the Telegraph site and happily printed off the puzzles.… Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
Hi everyone. I found today’s Toughie very smooth-going indeed … until I didn’t. … Continue reading