Putting the words to lights – crossword clues explained in plain English
BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ****
Kia ora from Aotearoa.
A beautifully fine, calm, winter’s day here and an enjoyable Wednesday Cryptic to go with it.
What more could one want?… Continue reading
Sunday Toughie No 68 by Zandio
Review by Sloop John Bee
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This puzzle was published on the 14th of May 2023
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This puzzle was published on 14th May 2023
BD Rating – Difficulty */** – Enjoyment ***
Another typical Dada Sunday Prize Puzzle Continue reading “ST 3212 (Full Review)”
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BD Rating – Difficulty * – Enjoyment ***
Hello everyone from a bright and sunny South Devon coast.
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
A lovely sunny day here in Harpenden that’s just begging for a good walk.… Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty * – Enjoyment ***
Greetings from Ottawa, where we are in the midst of the Canadian Tulip Festival, an annual event in which over one million tulips bloom throughout the city.… Continue reading
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proXimal today has given us 14a and 16d clues today and I have hinted half. As usual, some quite tricky clues have hit the cutting room floor so some discussion will be tolerated, in particular, I haven’t hinted 5d as I am not 100% on the parsing. I think we have almost all of ran a needle reversed (over) but your opinions may clarify my thinking.
I hope you find the checkers to finish this fine toughie but will provide a bonus nudge or two if required
Here we go, Folks…
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Should we presume that our setter is a keen chess player? A poker aficionado? Or perhaps a fan of Neighbours and Home and Away star Craig McLachlan’s band Check 1-2? That’s perhaps the most likely explanation, but frankly it’s anybody’s guess.
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A very good Sunday morning from Winnipeg where, across Western Canada, principally in Alberta, wild fire season has arrived earlier than usual. … Continue reading