Putting the words to lights – crossword clues explained in plain English
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ****
Silvanus has, for me at least, upped the difficulty level while maintaining the enjoyment. There were several clues that caused me to dig deeper than usual, especially the deceptive 8d which was my last one. Continue reading “Toughie 2287”
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BD Rating - Difficulty **** - Enjoyment ***
Hello everyone. I found today's puzzle tricky, in part because it required some general knowledge that I didn't have stored away. If you're looking for another crosswording challenge, there's always this week's Not the Saturday Prize Puzzle. The setter (me) would appreciate feedback on it. Comments so far suggest it's probably a 4* puzzle, but there's a nice review by Prolixic to provide hints if you get stuck.
Thanks to everyone who filled out my survey on last week's puzzle. The results and a selection of the comments are available after the hints.