Putting the words to lights – crossword clues explained in plain English
Toughie No 3497 by Stick Insect
Hints and tips by Whybird
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BD Rating – Difficulty ***/**** – Enjoyment ***
Welcome to the Toughie week. And if this is meant to be the gentle end of the spectrum, we are going to be in for a real mangling this week. … Continue reading
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30955
Hints and tips by Shabbo
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
I am standing in for Huntsman today, who is chasing a small white ball around the links courses of North Norfolk this week. I hope the weather there is as good is it here today in Hertfordshire. It is a glorious morning.
Tuesdays are not my area of expertise, as you know, so I will not even have a stab at Guess the Setter. Over to you, dear reader. I found today’s puzzle an enjoyable mix of the very straightforward (23a) and the slightly more obscure (28a). What did you think?
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.