Putting the words to lights – crossword clues explained in plain English
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
I’m sitting in while the Kiwis are unavailable. It’s always a pleasure to review one of Jay’s puzzles. Continue reading “DT 29793”
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Chalicea sets a Tuesday Floughie. This is a perfect entry into Toughieland for those who are hesitating to dip a toe into the water. The only type of clue that back-page solvers might not have previously encountered is the compound anagram at 14 Down. Continue reading “Toughie 2685”
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The Kiwis are away this week so I am stepping in. Fortunately there was nothing too tricky in this, yet another excellent Wednesday puzzle. Continue reading “DT 29733”
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Another excellent Toughie from Donnybrook. All those mentions of food made me feel ready for lunch! Continue reading “Toughie 2677”
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Robyn is a new (female?) Toughie setter and this is an excellent, if not too difficult to solve, debut.… Continue reading
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I’m deputising for Pommers today as he is travelling around southern Spain.… Continue reading