Putting the words to lights – crossword clues explained in plain English
Toughie No 3435 by Silvanus
Hints and tips by Gazza
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
I thought that Silvanus was being fairly gentle with us today. Thanks to him for the enjoyable challenge.
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Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30861
Hints and tips by Shabbo
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
RayT or not RayT, that is the question. The brevity of clueing, the single word answers and the sweetheart in 14d, suggest that this is indeed the work of our regular setter on alternate Thursdays. I may just have been “on wavelength” today, but I found this more straightforward than most of Ray’s Thursday offerings, with my favourite clues being 12a, 24a and 25d.
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Thank you setter.