Putting the words to lights – crossword clues explained in plain English
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Very gentle, very Beam: smart synonyms, tight constructions and, as ever, no anagrams.… Continue reading
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A Django’s always a treat and this was no exception.… Continue reading
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Yet more impossible boots to fail to fill.… Continue reading
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It’s Chalicea, doing what she does best. Other than one Shakespearean burst, there’s nowt exotic here – just good clean fun.… Continue reading
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Tis a rare Tuesday treat to be gifted a Weatherman – he’s back with a sharp but light touch.… Continue reading
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A charming wolf in sheep’s clothing from Stick Insect.… Continue reading
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I think this could well be Zenas’ best yet.… Continue reading
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Typically clever stuff from Dharma. He’s shown us a lot of love here to put a real shift in: honed surfaces, imaginative wordplay and fun pay-offs.… Continue reading
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Dada’s back again with a largely straightforward puzzle – just a couple of scratchy synonyms (17a) and one leap of faith (20a) kept me on my toes.… Continue reading
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I found this quite chewy, in parts. 1a’s Norse god rather set the tone!… Continue reading