Putting the words to lights – crossword clues explained in plain English
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This is the second time that I have provided the hints for a puzzle by Piccadilly, probably the only setter to name himself after a cigarette, though I can’t help feeling that Capstan Full Strength has more of a ring about it. I wonder if this particular crossword should carry a health warning…
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A very good Sunday morning from Winnipeg, where it may be beginning to cool down.… Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty ***** – Enjoyment ****
This seemed tricky. I had plenty to parse after filling the grid, and I was still changing the parsing while writing up the blog!.… Continue reading
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BD Rating - Difficulty *** - Enjoyment ***
Hello, everyone, and welcome to the first Friday blog from the new site location. My solve today proceeded faster than usual because a few answers leapt out at me from their definitions, leaving the wordplay to be parsed afterwards. But there were plenty of clues that worked the other, and IMHO more satisfying, way around, where the non-obvious answer emerges from following the wordplay instructions and generates a big smile. Continue reading "DT 30370"
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This puzzle was published on 29th July 2023
BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ****
Greetings from Kolkata.… Continue reading
Toughie No 3107 by Django
Hints and tips by Gazza
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BD Rating – Difficulty **/*** – Enjoyment ****
A very entertaining puzzle from Django with plenty of anagrams – thanks to him.… Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty **/*** – Enjoyment ***