Putting the words to lights – crossword clues explained in plain English
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
I took a little while to get going with this one but once I had a few footholds the answers went in at a rate of knots.… Continue reading
BD Rating – Difficulty **– Enjoyment ****
Kia ora from Aotearoa.
We’ve had a very busy couple of days as we have been having ‘The Bach’ re-roofed. We have been allowed to help with the fetch and carry and unskilled bits of the operation.… Continue reading
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This puzzle was published on 14th February 2021
BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
Another enjoyable Sunday Prize Puzzle Continue reading “ST 3095”
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
Silvanus has definitely settled in to the, usually Floughie, Tuesday slot and, 21 Down apart, this was an easy solve. I would be interested to know if non-UK solvers knew about the cartoon couple in 8 Down. Continue reading “Toughie 2597”
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BD Rating - Difficulty ** - Enjoyment ***
Hello, everyone, and welcome to another Tuesday and another solid puzzle. Continue reading "DT 29606"
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ****
Hola from the Vega Baja where the Covid restrictions continue. Bars and restaurants remain closed and we can’t travel outside the Communitat Valenciana. It’s likely to stay this way until March 1st or later. At least infection rates are coming down and the vaccination programme has started so there’s light at the end of the tunnel – I just hope it isn’t the headlight of an oncoming train!
Maybe it’s just me having an off day but I found today’s puzzle a fair bit trickier than the last few Monday puzzles have been. It was also very entertaining as some of the pennies dropped so all in all one of the better Monday offerings for some time. I’ll be interested to find out if you guys agree.
Continue reading “DT 29605”
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A very good Sunday morning from Winnipeg where it has gradually warmed up since last Sunday and tomorrow we are ‘promised’ a T-shirt and Shorts high temperature of plus 6 degrees.… Continue reading