Putting the words to lights – crossword clues explained in plain English
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BD Rating – Difficulty * – Enjoyment ***
It’s Chalicea, doing what she does best. Other than one Shakespearean burst, there’s nowt exotic here – just good clean fun.… Continue reading
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30943
Hints and tips by Shabbo
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
Good morning, fellow cruciverbalists. For the next two Tuesdays, I am filling in for Huntsman, who has prior commitments elsewhere.
I found this fairly straightforward, as befits a Tuesday puzzle, but an enjoyable solve. I shall not hazard a guess as to who our setter is today as Tuesdays are not familiar territory for me. Those who enjoy a double definition are in for a treat, as there are no fewer than four in today’s puzzle. No particular favourite clue for me, but I did enjoy the Quickie Pun.
This is my 100th blog, having just been pipped at the post by Huntsman, who posted his 100th blog last week. I would like to thank Gazza for asking me to join the select band of bloggers a couple of years ago. I feel honoured to play a small part in this wonderful forum.
In the blog below, the definition element of each clue has been underlined, anagrams are CAPITALISED and the crossword technique “indicator words” are in brackets. The answers are concealed under the “Click Here” buttons. Please leave a comment telling us how you got on and what you thought of the puzzle. Please also try to be positive – it’s only a bit of fun.
Many thanks to our setter and the DT Crossword Team.