Putting the words to lights – crossword clues explained in plain English
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ****
I thoroughly enjoyed this Donnybrook Toughie, all the more so after writing the review. Standout favourite has to be penny-drop moment when 24a fell into place and I realised it had nothing to do with cricket! Continue reading “Toughie 2518”
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This is a slightly tougher Saturday puzzle, which suggest it may be the handiwork of one of our Tuesday Toughie setters. Continue reading “DT 29473 (Hints)”
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BD Rating – Difficulty **** – Enjoyment *
Tilsit covered my Tuesday slot, while I am covering Thursday to allow crypticsue to deputise for Dutch tomorrow.
I found this to be a slog with no satisfaction on completion. I’m sure others will disagree. What a contrast to the excellent puzzle that I have just solved that will appear as Saturday’s NTSPP. Continue reading “Toughie 2496”
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
Deep Threat is otherwise involved this week, so I have taken a rare opportunity to fully review a back-page puzzle. Continue reading “DT 29448”
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BD Rating – Difficulty **** – Enjoyment **
I usually enjoy Donnybrook’s puzzles, but this one was the exception. Continue reading “Toughie 2486”
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ****
It’s been a busy morning, including a trip to the doctor for a blood test (an annual one that was due last April!). The usual enjoyment from Chalicea, with a mix of the very easy and the slightly more difficult. Continue reading “Toughie 2478”
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Tilsit is unable to provide today’s hints, so I’m back in the chair. Continue reading “DT 29419 (Hints)”
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ****
Yet another Toughie from our Sunday setter that makes you think, but is still solvable. Continue reading “Toughie 2470”
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ****
The first part of 5 Across and the definition of 28 Across were new to me, but both were both derivable from the clue. Continue reading “Toughie 2462”