Putting the words to lights – crossword clues explained in plain English
Toughie No 3375 by Beam
Hints and tips by Gazza
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
It’s Beam regular monthly outing – enjoyable as ever with the main problem being questions along the lines of ‘how does x mean y?’. Thanks to him.
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Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30771
Hints and tips by Shabbo
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BD Rating – Difficulty **** – Enjoyment ****
Good morning, dear puzzlers.
I thought this was quite tricky in parts, but all scrupulously fair, of course, and very elegant. 13a and 16a held out the longest for me and my ticks included 6a, 14a, 25a, 30a, 1d, 4d, 15d, 18d, 22d and 26d. I also loved the Hertfordshire themed Quickie Pun. My CoD is 30a – quite brilliant.
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Thank you, setter.
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