Putting the words to lights – crossword clues explained in plain English
BD Rating – Difficulty ***– Enjoyment ****
Kia ora from Aotearoa.
With the dreadful weather most of you have been having lately we would feel a bit guilty about mentioning the beautiful warm summer days that we are enjoying here.… Continue reading
Mr K here. We're running a survey this week that allows you to have a say about the crosswords offered by the Daily Telegraph. In the latest Puzzles Site Newsletter, puzzles editor Chris Lancaster writes: Recent correspondence indicates that some solvers might appreciate another type of cryptic crossword: one which is easier than the normal Telegraph Crossword, and is aimed squarely at beginners. Would an additional, simpler, cryptic crossword be something you would like to see? Chris tells us that if such a puzzle is added it would initially appear on weekends, so he can gauge interest. Note that it would be a new puzzle, not a replacement for any of the current cryptic crosswords. Continue reading "Survey"
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BD Rating – Difficulty **/*** – Enjoyment ****
Silvanus has staked his claim to a regular slot on the Tuesday Toughie schedule. As you would expect, the cluing is immaculate. The thought of taking something to Paddington in 16a amused me, but although the surface reading of 15d starts well (vermilion-coloured crab wandering around island) it seems to taper off. Continue reading “Toughie 2382”
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BD Rating - Difficulty ** - Enjoyment ***
Hello, everyone. Nice solid Tuesday puzzle today. Since this intro is going to be long, I'll move straight to the important bits. Continue reading "DT 29283"
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BD Rating – Difficulty */** – Enjoyment ***
I felt that I was being transported back in time to meet a former Prime Minister from a couple of centuries ago. Then a playwright, a pair of dancers and a singer from way back in the last century. Continue reading “DT 29282”
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A very good Sunday morning from Winnipeg, where, starting on Friday morning with a temperature of minus 26 degrees, we have another blast of winter! … Continue reading
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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 *****
This is Elgar’s 142nd Telegraph Toughie. This is the number of a special vehicle featured in a remarkable story, now also a movie, and is referenced by a number of grid entries
As always, finding the definitions is half the battle – these are underlined for you in the clues below.… Continue reading