Putting the words to lights – crossword clues explained in plain English
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Hello, everyone. In the crosswording literature one often reads that a cryptic clue should have a unique solution, so that if your answer fits both definition and wordplay you can feel confident that it’s correct.… Continue reading
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Hello, everyone. I’m currently working my way through Don “Giovanni” Manley’s Chambers Crossword Manual, hoping to get better acquainted with the laws/rules/conventions of cryptic crosswords.… Continue reading
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Hello, everyone. Welcome to the Fat Tuesday edition of the back-page blog, coming to you this week from across the pond.… Continue reading
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Hello again from Enzed, and welcome to another enjoyable offering from one of our Tuesday setters.… Continue reading
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Hello everyone, with love on this feast day. … Continue reading
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Hello everyone. Today we have another solid Tuesday puzzle: nothing too obscure, a modest number of anagrams, and several clever surfaces masking straightforward wordplay.… Continue reading
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Hello everyone. Today I needed a dash of electronic help to get the grid filled and the hints written before the blog submission deadline.… Continue reading
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Hello everyone. I found today’s offering to be a step up in difficulty from yesterday’s crossword, although in hindsight it’s hard to see exactly why.… Continue reading
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Hello everyone. I found today’s offering somewhat easier than yesterday’s tussle with Rufus but certainly no less enjoyable.… Continue reading
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Hello everyone. One of our team of mystery Tuesday setters has given us another solid puzzle.… Continue reading