Putting the words to lights – crossword clues explained in plain English
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A dull & slightly chilly start to the day here in Harpenden that looks like it threatens a drop of rain, much needed by the golf courses, but there is none in the forecast .… Continue reading
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A dullish & slightly chilly start to the day here in Harpenden but the sun looks like it’s about to make an appearance. A friend has bravely offered to cast his eye this afternoon over my ailing golf swing which has been politely described as akin to an octopus falling backwards out of a tree in a particularly ungainly fashion.… Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
A lovely sunny day here in Harpenden that’s just begging for a good walk. Unfortunately I’ve an afternoon in the Royal Free Hospital for a venesection (Tony Hancock’s armful) followed by the joys of an infusion of Zoledronic acid but I may take a stroll on Hampstead Heath afterwards if not too cream crackered
A largely straightforward Tuesday offering – perfectly pleasant & nicely clued throughout.… Continue reading
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We have a fairly straightforward & very pleasant Tuesday puzzle which is nicely clued throughout & with some clever anagram indicators suiting the surface reads. No idea who the setter is or if it’s one of Mr Plumb’s grids.… Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
A reasonably straightforward & very pleasant Tuesday puzzle that shouldn’t present too many difficulties. Nicely clued throughout & with one parsing head scratch (I think) for me at 27a.… Continue reading