Putting the words to lights – crossword clues explained in plain English
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Chris M Rating – Difficulty * – Enjoyment ***
A comment on an email this morning described this fourth offering from Moeraki as ‘chestnutty’ I cannot disagree. None too difficult and full of old friends. It serves well as a teaser for the more difficult offerings later in the week Continue reading “Toughie 2733”
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BD Rating - Difficulty ** - Enjoyment ****
Hello, everyone, and welcome to a very satisfying puzzle that easily earned an extra star for enjoyment. In addition to the fun of the solve, I learned a new word and a new definition. Pretty sure I have identified the setter, but this week I will let others offer their attributions. I have a feeling that we might hear from our compiler at some point today. Continue reading "DT 29810"
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ****
Hola from the Vega Baja where I’ve had to dig out some long trousers for the first time this autumn. It’s a bit chilly at blogging time which is a tad earlier than I usually get up. At least I haven’t had to go as far as socks!
Today we have the normal Monday fare. As usual there are three or four tricky ones but there are also enough gimmes and anagrams to get you the checkers you need. I don’t think many of you will have much trouble. Continue reading “DT 29809”
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Ifor’s crosswords appear in all the outlets for advanced cryptic thematics and you can be sure that he will give you a fair challenge with relatively complex wordplay, a sprinkling of rare words, and something interesting or intriguing to discover and/or highlight in the completed grid.… Continue reading
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A very good Sunday morning from Winnipeg where, from Wednesday morning to Friday morning, we were under the influence of the first Colorado Low of this Autumn/Winter season. … Continue reading
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Greetings! A very quick blog today as I am on my way into the office to help out as we are short staffed at work. Continue reading “DT 29808 (Hints)”
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BD Rating – Difficulty **** – Enjoyment ****
A few clues I didn’t understand, hopefully some of you can help. Some lovely definitions! Continue reading “Toughie 2732”