Putting the words to lights – crossword clues explained in plain English
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I wonder if Jaques, a new setter for me, is as melancholy as his name suggests? Of course, his pseudonym may have nothing to do with the Bard – the OED tells me that ‘jaques’ is an old term for a privy, so that could perhaps work if his real initials are WC. But then there’s Jacques of London, the famous maker of games, in particular the Staunton chess set. Am I getting warm…?
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A very good Sunday morning from Winnipeg, where it seems to be almost pre-autumnal. I might have to put the shorts away and get the long trousers out.… Continue reading
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30377 (Hints)
The Saturday Crossword Club (hosted by Gazza)
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Crypticsue has her hands full entertaining guests today so I’m providing a few hints for the Saturday Prize Puzzle.… Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty ***** – Enjoyment *****
An ‘easier’ Elgar, though it still took me 5* time. Very enjoyable.
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BD Rating - Difficulty *** - Enjoyment ***
Hello, everyone, and welcome to Friday. No time today to search for pictures, I’m afraid. Continue reading "DT 30376"
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This puzzle was published on 5th August 2023
BD Rating – Difficulty * – Enjoyment ***
Chalicea very rarely sets a pangram so this was a very straightforward surprise for all those people who thought they’d solved a Cephas crossword!
Toughie No 3111 by Kcit
Hints and tips by Gazza
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment **
Thanks to Kcit for a pleasant puzzle but one that, for me, didn’t have a lot of sparkle.… Continue reading
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30375
Hints and tips by Shabbo
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ****
[Welcome to our new blogger Shabbo and many thanks to StephenL for his sterling work over several months doing ‘double duty’ as a temporary stand-in on the Thursday blog.… Continue reading