Putting the words to lights – crossword clues explained in plain English
Toughie No 3545 by Weatherman
Hints and tips by Whybird
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BD Rating – Difficulty ***/**** – Enjoyment ****
Hello and welcome to Toughie Tuesday! I am still coping diligently with the views over the loch towards Bengairn and the ever-changing moods of Dumfries and Galloway’s scenery, with supporting cast of buzzards, red kites, kestrels, peregrines, ravens and a very impressive hirundine roost. … Continue reading
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 31027
Hints and tips by Shabbo
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
Good morning, fellow puzzlers.
Sorry, but it’s me again! Huntsman and I have swapped blogging days this week, so you have his contribution to look forward to on Thursday.
I thought today’s puzzle was light and accessible with some gentle misdirection to keep us on our toes. 32 concise clues perfectly pitched for a Tuesday. I only mention the number of clues (30 is probably the average) in the vain hope of a pay rise. One thing that I have learnt to do over the last couple of years of blogging is to pretend to be busy with one eye on the clock and the 11.00 deadline. If I do it convincingly enough, the current Mrs Shabbo invariably volunteers to make my breakfast.
My ticks were for the goods in transit at 7d, the Yorkshire river’s characteristics at 9d and the perils of getting old at 16d. 23d was my LOI, as I wrestled for a while with the definition.
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.
Many thanks to our setter and to the DT Crossword Team.