Putting the words to lights – crossword clues explained in plain English
Update: 24 May 2022
A fix provided by Mr K has just been implemented. So far it is looking good.
Bloggers are still adding spoilers to appropriate puzzles. However changes made to some browsers (or addins) make it appear that there are no spoilers.… Continue reading
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A message from Guardian setter Boatman: Continue reading “Online Masterclass (Jun 2022)”
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The blog has been going for 13 years today, 28th January. … Continue reading
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A message from Guardian setter Boatman: Continue reading “Online Masterclass (Nov 2021)”
Another (inferior) crossword site has today posted this notice:
“Recently there has been a noticeable increase in off-topic comments on puzzle related posts, many of which would better be posted elsewhere, for example on the General Discussion page, or not at all. Please be circumspect when posting a comment. I do not want to limit input to the site but equally I do not want it to be cluttered up with off-topic asides.” Continue reading “Comments”
Update 11th Jun 2021
I have managed to post Miffypops review of DT 29698, due yesterday, and will endeavour to add Rahmat’s DT 29694 [✓] and my review of Toughie 2660 [✓] later today. All other reviews have been posted
This site was down for most of yesterday (10th June) and was only restored after 3 plugins were deactivated.
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A message from Guardian setter Boatman: Continue reading “Online Masterclass (Aug 2021)”
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A message from Guardian setter Boatman: Continue reading “Online Masterclass (May 2021)”
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The blog has been going for 12 years today, 28th January. … Continue reading
Richard at the Listener Dinner 2014 (Cheltenham)
We’ve just heard that one of our Saturday setters, Richard Palmer, who was also Messinae in The Toughie series, passed away in hospital yesterday. Continue reading “Richard Palmer”