Putting the words to lights – crossword clues explained in plain English
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
Since Osmosis appeared Wednesday, I was expecting my nemesis to appear today and was prepared for a long battle – but I managed to get a foothold rapidly, working steadily down the right hand side first and finished in what was 3* time for me.… Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty **** – Enjoyment ****
A challenging offer from Sparks with some fun clueing.… Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty ***/**** – Enjoyment ****
Another beautifully precise puzzle from Notabilis. I managed to finish this in what for me is 3* time, but in the top half I was helped by the Nina which I boldly entered before the answers – I can imagine it might take a little longer if you don’t do that.… Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment *****
What a nice way to end the toughie week.… Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty ****/***** – Enjoyment ****/*****
This should keep the toughieistas happy (thanks mre!).… Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty ***/**** – Enjoyment *****
An excellent pangram from Notabilis with a nice Nina as well.… Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ****
I do love my Friday slot. A not-too-fiendish and very enjoyable puzzle from Elkamere today, so do give it a go.… Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty **** – Enjoyment ****
I really enjoyed this, whereas I sometimes struggle with proXimal – maybe it helped not knowing who the setter was when I did the puzzle.… Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty ***** – Enjoyment ***
I didn’t know the setter until I received an email from Cryptic Sue this morning, after the solve.… Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ****
At the end of a week of moderate toughies, we find that Elkamere too is kind to us – this took me just 2* time.… Continue reading