Putting the words to lights – crossword clues explained in plain English
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I couldn’t have done it without the support of the fabulous team of bloggers who daily give up their time and the thousands of you who read the blog every day of the year, so thank you one and all.… Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
There is no food whatsoever in todays puzzle but we get two goes drinking sensible alcohol and we get to bowl at ninepins while listening to hymns, operas and a poor musical from the eighties. Tim Vine also drops in with an example of one of his gags. Continue reading “DT 29270”
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A very good Sunday morning from Winnipeg where, in my area of the city, there was a temporary parking ban from 7:00pm on Wednesday to 7:00am on Thursday to allow for clearing of compacted snow from the roads, with threats of tickets and being towed for those who ignored the ban. … Continue reading
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Hello, everyone. I’m standing for BD while he’s busy running today’s Birthday Bash. Continue reading "DT 29269 (Hints)"
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BD Rating – Difficulty ***** – Enjoyment *****
This is Elgar’s 141st Telegraph Toughie. What does that number mean to you? I was quite happy to be able to find the Nina and the answers that describe it, but only once I had completed the slow and satisfying solve. The observant among you will notice the grid is the same as that of the last Elgar (I know, I’m just showing off). Continue reading “Toughie 2373”
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
Good morning from South Staffs on another damp, grey morning.… Continue reading
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This puzzle was published on 18th January 2020
BD Rating – Difficulty * – Enjoyment **
A short-lived solving experience for a Saturday prize puzzle which I didn’t find as enjoyable as others appeared to on the day
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BD Rating – Difficulty * – Enjoyment ***
Solved in a time which placed this puzzle on the cusp between a hard back-pager and an easy middle-of-the-paper crossword. … Continue reading