Putting the words to lights – crossword clues explained in plain English
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
Dada has presented a grid of only twenty-eight solutions today. 16 of those have unchecked first letters which always increases the difficulty level of a puzzle. Continue reading “Toughie 2689”
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
Good morning from my home in Barrel. Giovanni has set a rather tough puzzle for our delectation today. Continue reading “DT 29740”
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
The sun has got his hat on. Continue reading “DT 29734”
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
Good morning from the St George hotel in sunny Harrogate. Today’s puzzle from Gila is an interesting mix of easy anagrams and harder to solve clues. Just about the right level for a Tuesday Toughie. Continue reading “Toughie 2681”
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
Good Morning one and all. Although I think there is enough here to suggest the work of Giovanni there are a couple of clues that make me doubt his involvement. Continue reading “DT 29728”
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Rating by CrypticSue Difficulty **** – Enjoyment ***
Well done England
Today we have a nifty little puzzle from RayT who is one of our favourite setters. The effort of solving will bring its own rewards if you stick with it. Kath had something to say in yesterday’s blog in the thread at comment number seven in case you missed it.
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
You know it’s tough when Cryptic Sue emails offering help without being asked. I ground it out to a satisfying finish though. Continue reading “Toughie 2673”
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Reggies Rating – Difficulty ** Enjoyment ***
Good morning from an overcast Barrel where your blogger today has been abused by his wife pinching and punching him and complaining about her morning cup of tea before arguing about the pronunciation of vegan. Continue reading “DT 29716”
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** Enjoyment ***
Good morning from an overcast Barrel. Staring at 7 down, my last one in, gave me 16 down to go with the 14 down brought on by Saint Sharon’s early morning witterings. Continue reading “DT 29710”
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BD Rating – Difficulty ***– Enjoyment ***
Barrel’s blue skies are my view this morning as I review this thirty-two clue puzzle from an anonymous setter. I think it is likely to be Chalicea Continue reading “Toughie 2665”