Putting the words to lights – crossword clues explained in plain English
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A very good Sunday morning from Winnipeg, where we started the week with a three day mini-heatwave which came to an end with an appropriately mini thunderstorm on Wednesday afternoon.… Continue reading
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Greetings from downtown Warrington. Today’s Saturday Prize puzzle is quite topical and may well hit some headlines. There’s a convention in some puzzles, most notably the Times, that living people are not featured in their puzzles, with the exception of The Queen. So, 30 across is rather a nice clue and a nice tribute. And 3 down is also rather topical! Continue reading “DT 29395 (Hints)”
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BD Rating – Difficulty ***** – Enjoyment *****
This is Elgar’s 151st Telegraph Toughie. There is a Nina, one part of which is fairly obvious.… Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
Good morning from South Staffs where it’s still grey and damp.… Continue reading
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This puzzle was published on 13th June 2020
BD Rating – Difficulty * – Enjoyment ****
It was obvious fairly early on to guess which setter was responsible for this Saturday Prize Puzzle, Continue reading “DT 29389”
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BD Rating – Difficulty **** – Enjoyment **
A typical Beam crossword Continue reading “Toughie 2456”
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
Good morning from the soggy heart of Downtown LI where it has rained throughout the night. I really enjoyed today’s crossword and admire the setters craft and wit. Not one raised eyebrow from me and never ever a hmm. (See 21 across) Just an acceptance that the setter can be as beguiling as he or she pleases, as long as I can complete the grid. Continue reading “DT 29393”
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment **
Maybe I’m feeling grouchy after months of lockdown but I found this puzzle a bit lacklustre.… Continue reading
BD Rating – Difficulty **– Enjoyment ****
Kia ora from Aotearoa.
We’re back to our usual two person blogging team this week.
Having a spell of grey wintry weather at present.… Continue reading