Putting the words to lights – crossword clues explained in plain English
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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
BD Rating – Difficulty**– Enjoyment **
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Until the Telegraph resumes the award of prizes for the Saturday puzzles, this post, and tomorrow’s, will be just like the Monday to Friday posts, with hints for every clue and revealable answers. BD
A workmanlike puzzle which, while not quite read-and-write, for me was not far off. Perhaps you think differently – if so please let me know with a comment. Continue reading “DT 29359”
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
A solid puzzle by Osmosis although I was put off slightly by not quite understanding 17a.… Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
Good morning from South Staffs on the 75th anniversary of VE Day.… Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
What took this Kcit crossword from a 5* backpager to a Toughie was the time taken to parse a couple of the clues, including one where I have a large bruise from kicking myself when the obvious was explained. We also have a lesson in the varying uses of the word ‘in’ and several anagrams, in a crossword where half the clues require something to be inserted into something else, which is probably some sort of record. Continue reading “Toughie 2432”
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment **
Good morning from Lockdown L I. Where Saint Sharon and I are enjoying an enforced retirement with pay. Although we have nothing to do and all day to do it, it is surprising just what can be achieved with a little effort here and there. The interior of our house in Leicestershire (It’s not Warwickshire Sharon) is nearly finished so I have begun an ambitious landscaping project in the garden. That should be fun with my knees. At least I have plenty of alcohol to see me through. Continue reading “DT 29357”
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
Thanks to Gila for a pleasant puzzle which was enjoyable but not too tough.… Continue reading
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 29356
BD Rating – Difficulty **– Enjoyment ****
Kia ora from Aotearoa.
The last few days have ushered in winter for us. There have been strong southerly winds bringing showers and some heavy rain.… Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty ***/**** – Enjoyment ****
I found this to be an excellent Toughie with the only obscurity for me being the biochemical compound, which was easily derived from the wordplay and rang a bell in the back of my mind when I had solved it.