Putting the words to lights – crossword clues explained in plain English
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
Greetings from Ottawa, or actually from a lake near Ottawa where I am off-grid and hoping my batteries last long enough to post this review.
I found today’s puzzle from Campbell to be slightly on the less difficult end of the scale.… Continue reading
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A not-too-tough toughie today from Robyn – about Tuesday Toughie or Weds/Thursday back pager level I think.
A slightly imbalanced 16a 14d clues today and I have hinted half – I hope you find enough checkers to get over the line.
After getting to the end 25d I am somewhat esurient so I may have to have a cheese sandwich!
Here we go…
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I’m afraid that I’m no nearer being able to explain this setter’s pseudonym than I was last time around, but I’ve entertained myself by trying to come up with a wordplay for it. Best so far: “I must start on various puzzles”. Yes, I know, ‘could do better’…
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A very good palindromic Sunday morning from Winnipeg, where, with apparently serious discussions on UFOs taking place to the South of us, it was gratifying to be advised that Manitoba’s vast and sparsely populated wilderness, along with its resilient and resourceful communities, position it as a province, second only to Nova Scotia, most likely to survive an alien invasion with an alien survivability score of 7.50/10.… Continue reading
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BD Rating - Difficulty *** - Enjoyment ****
Hello, everyone, and welcome to Friday. I rated today’s puzzle highly because it was a smoother solve than some Fridays and it induced an above average number of smiles.
Toughie No 3104 by Elgar
Hints and Tips by Dutch
difficulty 5* entertainment 5*
IT issues today, my laptop is being repaired (I hope) so apologies for lack of pictures and any other errors Continue reading “Toughie 3104”
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This puzzle was published on 22nd July 2023
BD Rating – Difficulty * – Enjoyment ***
The Crossword Editor set this Saturday Prize Puzzle where one clue in particular caused consternation for many solvers
