Putting the words to lights – crossword clues explained in plain English
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Robyn has brought us a fine toughie today with a slightly unbalanced 16a and 13d clues and I have hinted halfish
I liked 14d as he fits into one of my four c’s (crosswords, coffee, cheese and cycling) I was fooled by his claims of innocence myself but still admire his chutzpah
I will take Mama Bee out for a scone and coffee but will return later if you need any extra nudges
Here we go…
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I didn’t feel there was much to offer Bard in relation to this week’s theme, so I asked him why a setter would choose the pseudonym Ifor.
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A very good Sunday morning from Winnipeg where, on Monday, one of our radio stations began the annual ‘tradition’ of playing non-stop music with a Christmas theme (I was going to write Christmas music but I think that could be a bit of a stretch).… Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty ***** – Enjoyment *****
Some tricky stuff but very satisfying
Continue reading “Toughie 3168”
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BD Rating - Difficulty **** - Enjoyment ****
Hello, everyone, and welcome to Friday. Befitting the day, I thought that this was the toughest back pager of the week. I’d like to say that I solved it smoothly and unaided, but that would be a lie, because in one or two places I had to make use of the Chambers Dictionary app on my phone. Lots of cleverness in the clues led to many penny drop moments and an above average enjoyment rating. Continue reading "DT 30460"
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This puzzle was published on 11th Nov 2023
BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
Greetings from Kolkata.… Continue reading
Toughie No 3167 by Beam
Hints and tips by Gazza
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
Time after time our setter, either as Beam or in his back-page persona, gives us enjoyable puzzles with very succinct clues.… Continue reading
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30,459
Hints and tips by Shabbo
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment *****
Welcome to Thursday’s puzzle, which I think is of the highest order, but that is just my opinion!… Continue reading