Putting the words to lights – crossword clues explained in plain English
BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ****
Kia ora from Aotearoa.
We’re almost prepared to believe that our summer is not far away now. We are having a great spell of fine, warm weather with clear, blue skies and gentle sea breezes.… Continue reading
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This puzzle was published on 31st October 2021
BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
You do have to wonder why, if Dada can produce a crossword of this difficulty for a Sunday, he can’t do the same for the Tuesday Toughie spot.… Continue reading
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Chris M Rating – Difficulty * – Enjoyment ***
Good morning from Barrel. A place of beautiful sunrises. Chalicea has set an easy Tuesday Toughie challenge today. Continue reading “Toughie 2745”
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BD Rating - Difficulty ** - Enjoyment ***
Hello, everyone, and greetings at the end of a sunny day in DC. I’m feeling less fuzzy-headed than I was last Tuesday after the Moderna booster shot had addled my brain, so I hope there will be fewer parsing issues (although it was great to see everyone contributing last week. Perhaps in future I should leave a clue or two for the commentariat to hint?). Today’s puzzle felt like it came from the more straightforward end of the Tuesday spectrum. I found it an enjoyable solve with a few topical references and a big smile right at the end. Continue reading "DT 29828"
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BD Rating – Difficulty * – Enjoyment ***
Greetings from Ottawa, where we have been enjoying a rather pleasant autumn which promises to continue for at least the next several days with lots of sunshine and temperatures exceeding the historical averages.… Continue reading
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This is only Brock’s second EV but he has compiled memorable puzzles in the Listener series including his unforgettable ‘Bunch of Fives’, and his recent Magpie puzzle was nominated the June puzzle of the month.… Continue reading
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A very good Sunday morning from Winnipeg where, by the time you read this, the autumnal element of the semi-annual hiatus caused by a week’s difference between the UK and North America in Springing Forward and Falling Back, which causes havoc with my crossword solving, will be over.… Continue reading
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Tilsit has sent another cry for help this morning. He’s not at work this time but has gone out and left his completed hints at home on his laptop.… Continue reading