Putting the words to lights – crossword clues explained in plain English
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Season’s Greetings and A Happy New Year to all. A typical Rufus with his trademark cryptic and double defns. anagrams and the odd nautical reference. An easy one, even for him, which should leave plenty of time for your Christmas lunch. A 1* or less for difficulty, and just about 3* for enjoyment. Thanks to Rufus.
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A straightforward enjoyable, as usual, one from Jay, to whom thanks. A 1.5*/3* for difficulty/enjoyment.
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Another straightforward and enjoyable one from Jay, as could be expected. Thanks Jay. A 1.5*/3* rating from me.
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An enjoyable puzzle from Jay, to whom thanks. A 1.5*/3* rating from me.
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Another quite enjoyable, solid puzzle from Jay. 1.5*/3* for difficulty/enjoyment. Thanks Jay.
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I’d give this slightly less than 2* for difficulty, being slightly held up at the end, and 3* for enjoyment. Thanks Jay.
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A somewhat straightforward puzzle – the initial run-through gave most of the across answers. A 1.5* for difficulty – I would have rated it slightly less, if not for the SW corner which give me a little pause. A solid 3* for enjoyment – especially for 25 and 9 across. Thanks Jay.
(P.S. Apologies for any inconvenience due to the later time of posting, as I had to interrupt my drafting for a lunch appointment.)
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A straightforward and enjoyable one from Jay. A 1.5*/3* for difficulty/enjoyment. Thanks Jay.
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Having spent a bit more time on the NW corner, after smoothly sailing through the rest, I’d give this a 2*/3* for enjoyment. Thanks to Jay.
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The usual Wednesday fare to ease me back into Crosswordland. 1.5*/3* for me. Thanks to Jay.