Putting the words to lights – crossword clues explained in plain English
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A very good Sunday morning from Winnipeg, where the weather and the month are now aligned and the solving and hinting of this puzzle was facilitated by the result of grapes being crushed three years ago.… Continue reading
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Greetings all Continue reading “DT 28887 (Hints)”
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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.
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 (17th November 2018).
The competition is now closed
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ****
Hello and Happy Friday! Dutch’s generosity means I have the pleasure today of blogging a lovely puzzle by one of my favourite setters. … Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
Good morning from Sheriff Hutton in North Yorkshire, where we’re visiting family, and a cold and frosty morning it is.… Continue reading
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This puzzle was published on 27th October 2018
BD Rating – Difficulty * – Enjoyment ****
A straightforward Saturday Prize Puzzle, possibly because of all the anagrams, with lots to make one smile.… Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ****
There was nothing too arduous today and there were plenty of anagrams to aid progress.
Please leave a comment telling us what you thought. Continue reading “Toughie 2118”
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BD Rating – Difficulty **** – Enjoyment ****
Hola from the Vega Baja from where today’s hints are brought to you by an effervescent amalgamation of pommers and Jane, with just a touch of gravity as the job in hand demands. The technical stuff has been done by pommers and the very good review written by Jane so here it is . . .
A bubbly Good Morning to everyone and welcome to what has to be a Mr T puzzle – the word count is spot on (if we allow him to count the shortened form of ‘he is’ as a single word!) and one of his favourite leading ladies puts in an appearance. I guess that the other one is busy overseeing the redecoration of the royal nursery. Sadly, we seem to be a bit light on innuendo today but there is still a splash of those definitions that might have you seeking confirmation from the Big Red Book. Continue reading “DT 28885”
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This puzzle was published on 21st October 2018
BD Rating – Difficulty **** – Enjoyment ****
This was a tricky crossword and no mistake.… Continue reading