Putting the words to lights – crossword clues explained in plain English
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
Good Morning from North Yorkshire. Deep Threat is having a well earned holiday, so Miffypops, Stephen L and myself will be rotating Friday blogging duties until he returns refreshed,
I have no real idea of gauging ratings so I will leave those alone for others to assess.… Continue reading
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This puzzle was published on the 8th of May 2022
Continue reading “Sunday Toughie 15”
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I was expecting Zandio last week but here he is now.… Continue reading
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This puzzle was published on the 1st of May 2022
1a Dodged heartless enemies, like Batman?… Continue reading
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I was expecting another Zandio today, but we have a proXimal instead.… Continue reading
Sunday Toughie No 13 by proXimal
Review by Sloop John Bee
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This puzzle was published on 24th April 2022
I loved the boaty insect, struggled with the clipped bird and put 21a on the top of a podium with 13d and 27a.… Continue reading
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A reasonably easy Sunday toughie from Robyn today, I have even half-finished the review for a week on Wednesday.… Continue reading
Sunday Toughie No 12 by Zandio
Review by Sloop John Bee
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This puzzle was published on 17th April 2022
A welcome easing of difficulty this week, but problems with the blog and my WordPress ineptitude made a mess of my hints post.… Continue reading
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proXimal again today for Sunday Toughie #13. Let’s hope that there is nothing to put fear into any Triskaidekaphobes out there. I half-jokingly asked proXimal whether
“Anything that Triskaidekaphobics have to fear in #13?” – He replied;
“Yes, the four 13-letter entries. Also, a double helping of proXimal tomorrow, as I set the EV puzzle as well.”
I have to say that I didn’t have too much problem with the 13-letter entries but the pesky bird in 25a still eludes me.
Got him! see the spoiler at the end…
Anyway here goes with today’s hints…
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This puzzle was published on 10th April 2022
Robyn with his fourth turn in the Sunday Toughie slot.… Continue reading