Putting the words to lights – crossword clues explained in plain English
Toughie No 3123 by Firefly
Hints and tips by Gazza
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment **
Thanks to Firefly for a decent puzzle which wasn’t too tricky and didn’t really hit the heights for me. There is a theme identified at 15d/12a.
Please leave a comment telling us how you fared and what you thought of the puzzle.… Continue reading
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30,393
Hints and tips by Shabbo
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
This required concentration throughout, especially in the SE corner. I put the wrong letter at the end of 28a, which slowed me up somewhat and I wouldn’t mind betting that I’m not the only one who fell into this particular bear trap.… Continue reading
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BD Rating – Toughie Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ****/*****
BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ****
Kia ora from Aotearoa.
Another crisp white frost this morning followed by a beautiful calm clear day.
A pair of welcome swallows have reclaimed their nest at our property and are busily preparing it for this year’s family. Spring cannot be too far away.… Continue reading
Sunday Toughie No 82 by
Robyn
Review by Sloop John Bee
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This puzzle was published on the 20th of August 2023
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This puzzle was published on 20th August 2023
BD Rating – Difficulty * – Enjoyment ***
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ****
Hello everyone from a cloudy South Devon coast.
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment **
A visit to Kwik Fit followed by the joys of the dentist on the menu today so no golf but it looks pretty dull outside though no rain in the forecast.… Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
Greetings from Ottawa, where I have been hunkered down at home for most of the past week dealing with my second bout of Covid – which ironically struck almost a year to the day after my first bout.… Continue reading