Putting the words to lights – crossword clues explained in plain English
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Very Tuesday-appropriate, I felt. A little trickery, of course, but nothing too spooky.… Continue reading
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Pretty straightforward, I’d say. Some schoolboy French, a little GK and a smidgeon of vocab.… Continue reading
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We’ve not seen Musaeus (only the third I’ve blogged) for a while, so this is a welcome return.… Continue reading
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As usual with Dharma, some very fair definitions coupled with some pretty garlicky wordplay.… Continue reading
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Ever so gentle (will we all agree for once, I wonder?!)… Continue reading
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I described one of Dada’s recent toughies as one of his gentlest ever and was met with a chorus of disagreement but, damn my eyes, I’m going to say it again!… Continue reading
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Very light indeed. I think, for once, we can all agree on a difficulty rating.… Continue reading
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Another charmer from Dharma. Very toothsome indeed. The top half flew in, thanks largely, as ever, to very fair definitions.
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Ever so friendly from Dada today, his gentlest in an age.
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Slightly chewier than usual, I’d say. At least on the parsing front.… Continue reading