Putting the words to lights – crossword clues explained in plain English
Friday’s current setter is Don Manley who is also known as Giovanni, Duck, Pasquale, Quixote, and Bradman (all punningly connected with the name Don or Donald)
Toughie No 3524 by Osmosis
Hints and tips by Gazza
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BD Rating – Difficulty ***** – Enjoyment ****
Osmosis is at his most devious today. This took me some time but getting the spine of the grid (5d) early was a big help. I did enjoy the struggle – many thanks to our setter.
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BD Rating - Difficulty *** - Enjoyment ***
Hello, everyone, and welcome to Friday. Continue reading "DT 30994"
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BD Rating – Toughie Difficulty ***** – Enjoyment *****
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BD Rating - Difficulty *** - Enjoyment ***
Hello, everyone, and welcome to Friday. It felt like there were a lot of charades in today’s enjoyable puzzle by the setter who uses every letter but X. Continue reading "DT 30988"
Toughie No 3516 by Sparks
Hints and tips by Gazza
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BD Rating – Difficulty **** – Enjoyment ***
My BRB had to work overtime today and the number of new terms for me made it hard work but all were fairly clued and there were some entertaining clues. Thanks to Sparks. I can’t spot a Nina – can you?
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BD Rating - Difficulty **** - Enjoyment ***
Hello, everyone., and welcome to Friday. Continue reading "DT 30982"
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BD Rating – Toughie Difficulty ****/***** – Enjoyment *****
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BD Rating - Difficulty *** - Enjoyment ****
Hello, everyone, and welcome to Friday. I found today’s offering a great fit for the Friday slot. A most enjoyable solve. Continue reading "DT 30976"
Toughie No 3508 by Karla
Hints and tips by Gazza
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ****
Karla’s not too tricky today with no obscurities and is very enjoyable – many thanks to him. I can’t spot a Nina – can you?
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BD Rating - Difficulty *** - Enjoyment ****
Hello, everyone, and welcome to Friday. Today we have a very enjoyable puzzle featuring ultrasmooth surface readings, faultless cryptic grammar, and a shoutout to a Scottish football team. Thanks to our setter for a great puzzle to solve and to hint. Continue reading "DT 30970"