Putting the words to lights – crossword clues explained in plain English
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The first and most important thing I have to do today (even more important than providing hints for the Prize Puzzle and mentioning today’s gathering at Little Venice) is to wish Daisygirl’s husband George a very very happy 93rd birthday and hope that he enjoys the family celebrations of this great occasion
28th/31st January 2026
Big Dave’s 17th Birthday
Hello Folks,
Today’s the day. I hope to see as many of you as can manage the network rail chaos as possible, but for those that can’t be here I have a couple of puzzles and a Teams link for you.
https://teams.live.com/meet/9364709408706?p=jxqSsCNaPbQ87Pvvo3
is the teams link, I expect to be open from about noon.
BIG DAVE’S BLOG BIRTHDAY BASH, 2026
A puzzle from Rahmat Ali
Another from Prolixic to complement the NTSPP
A puzzle from me with help from Prolixic – please go easy on me it is only my 2nd puzzle. I am nowhere near as accomplished as Prolixic and Rahmat
Toughie No 3628 by Karla
Hints and tips by Gazza
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ****
Thanks to Karla for an entertaining and not too tricky puzzle.
I am hoping to see many of you at Bridge House tomorrow.
Continue reading “Toughie 3628”
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BD Rating - Difficulty *** - Enjoyment ***
Hello, everyone, and welcome to Friday. Continue reading "DT 31150"
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This puzzle was published on 24th January 2026
BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ****
Greetings from Kolkata. A nice, lovely Saturday puzzle from NYDK that I enjoyed solving and thereafter writing a review of the same for your kind perusal and significant feedback. Continue reading “DT 31145 (Full Review)”
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BD Rating – Toughie difficulty * – Enjoyment ****
I always enjoy a Django: fun definitions and smart wordplay. Very gentle from him today, kicking off with a straight-in Spooner that rather set the tone. No bad thing – I’ve long suspected that setting a gentle but entertaining puzzle is even harder than setting a tough one. Over to you.
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BD Rating – Difficulty ***/**** – Enjoyment ****/*****
A very good Thursday morning from Wincanton where we escaped the wrath of Storm Chandra, but only just, Yeovil about 15 miles to the SW, and beyond, did not escape.
For me, etc© (I have to say that for Terence), the Master of Brevity has given us an enjoyable puzzle which caused some pauses for thought for solving and parsing. The usual one word clues and answers in the Quickie, and an appearance of the Queen but not the sweetheart. I hope you have your Crimson Tomes at hand!
Remember that Reading the Hints before commenting can be beneficial!
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BD Rating – Toughie Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
