Putting the words to lights – crossword clues explained in plain English
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BD Rating – Difficulty **** – Enjoyment ****
Much to like here, nice deception, great definitions, surprises, and as always Notabilis is wonderfully fair – I particularly appreciated the extra help with the plants (unflowering plant, low-growing plant), even though the answers are common enough.… Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty ***** – Enjoyment *****
Today your mission is 16a (and there are more than first meets the eye).… Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty **** – Enjoyment ***
I struggled with this and by the time I had filled the grid there were many clues left unparsed.… Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty ***** – Enjoyment ****
This took me double normal toughie time but in retrospect I should have seen a lot of it much earlier – others may get the personalities more quickly than I did, which already gives you the perimeter.… Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ****
Pleasant and well-clued puzzle today – definitely not too tough so do try.… Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ****
Toughie 1500! What a milestone, congratulations and many thanks to all involved.… Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty **** – Enjoyment ****
Artful and inventive clueing at its best and definitely worth a go, in case you are hesitating.… Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty ***/**** – Enjoyment ****
Excellent puzzle from Notabilis today with crisp clueing and great surfaces.… Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty **** – Enjoyment ****
This is the 101st toughie from Osmosis; the last one I blogged was his wonderful centenary crossword.… Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty **** – Enjoyment ****
Today is my son’s birthday, he is now a teenager.… Continue reading