Putting the words to lights – crossword clues explained in plain English
Currently Tuesday does not appear to have a regular setter, although Shamus usually features on alternate weeks. Until Autumn 2010 the other slot featured Ray T most of the time.
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As a hack, I’ve loved interviewing authors. They’re (generally) intelligent, they spend way too much time on their own so they’re often girlishly chatty and, most importantly, they always say yes to a sit-down because they’ve invariably got a book to promote.
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A gloriously bright & sunny start to the day here in Monnington on Wye. … Continue reading
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I’ve just been tutted in the street. Tutted!… Continue reading
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Nice & sunny here in Harpenden at present but wet stuff on the way unfortunately & not sure if I’ll manage to get out for a walk before it arrives.… Continue reading
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I’m still chuckling about a back-handed aside from the wife.… Continue reading
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My weather app confidently indicates the rain will miss us here in Harpenden today so a good walk looks possible before an afternoon visit to the dentist.… Continue reading
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I’m not overly au fait with Gila and, stymied by Hungary’s hour difference, I was fearing unfamiliarity might prompt a late night/early morning.… Continue reading
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This proved a welcome distraction from the horrors of easyJet packing, ie working out how to cram a week’s worth of clobber into a pencil-case.
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A gloomy start to proceedings here in Harpenden & maybe a wee bit of rain on the way but my trusty Home & Dry weather app says it will be a dry afternoon so some outdoor exercise looks possible.… Continue reading
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After another lamentable weekend of English sport I find myself sorely tempted to follow something we’re actually good at.