Putting the words to lights – crossword clues explained in plain English
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BD Rating – Difficulty ***** – Enjoyment **
Her Majesty may still be self-distancing at Windsor Castle but all the other Beam trademarks are here – no anagrams, a sweetheart, and no clue longer than seven words. Continue reading “Toughie 2416”
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
Good morning from Green Man Towers. Life on lockdown is quite the ticket. Village life goes on at a distance. Mrs Owen has too many tomato plants. Help yourselves from the wall outside her house. If you want eggs, we will leave them on the bench at the front of the pub. It is still eerily quiet which I like. I don’t miss the aeroplanes flying into Birmingham, but I do miss the grandchildren who are doing their best but are suffering from cabin fever. Their parents are also doing their best to stay safe and to amuse and educate in difficult circumstances. Ah well. Troubled times. Continue reading “DT 29333”
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ****
I hope that you are all keeping safe in these increasingly scary times.… Continue reading
BD Rating – Difficulty ***– Enjoyment ****
Kia ora from Aotearoa.
In New Zealand we have now been in full lockdown for two weeks. The good news coming out is that the number of new cases each day is starting to decline even though many more tests are now being taken.… Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty **** – Enjoyment *****
I enjoyed the challenge so much that I have given this puzzle a rare (for me) enjoyment rating of five stars. 11a was new to me, but derivable from the wordplay and the checking letters. Continue reading “Toughie 2414”
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BD Rating - Difficulty ** - Enjoyment ***
Hello, everyone, and welcome to another two-star Tuesday. I found today's offering to be an enjoyable crossword featuring many smooth and amusing surfaces. I have just noticed that the Monday setter commented on yesterday's blog. Perhaps today's setter could continue that new tradition? We'd all appreciate it. Continue reading "DT 29331"
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BD Rating – Difficulty * – Enjoyment ***
My apologies for the late release of the review today.… Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty **/*** – Enjoyment ****
Until the Telegraph resumes the award of prizes for the Weekend puzzles, this post, and all other Weekend posts, will be just like the Monday to Friday posts, with hints for every clue and revealable answers.… Continue reading
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