Putting the words to lights – crossword clues explained in plain English
Since the beginning of 2010, Wednesday’s regular setter is Jeremy Mutch who has visited the blog as Jay. During 2009, Jay set almost all the Thursday puzzles.
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30974
Hints and Tips by Gazza
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** Enjoyment ****
The run of very enjoyable Wednesday puzzles continues (and the Quickie pun is pretty good too). Many thanks to our setter.
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BD Rating – Toughie Difficulty */** – Enjoyment ***
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A very good Wednesday morning from Winnipeg on this the 183rd day of the year. So, ignoring government mandated seasonal one hour time adjustments, at noon, wherever you live, it becomes all ‘downhill’ to 2026 – the ultimate ‘Hump Day’! ( HUMP DAY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary )
For me, etc (I have to say that for Terence), a very enjoyable and not overly challenging Wednesday puzzle with no sign of the Reverend W A Spooner. A pair of half crowns from the never-ending supply at the back of my sock drawer are telling me that this is probably a Hudson production.
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BD Rating – Toughie Difficulty * – Enjoyment *****
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30962
Hints and Tips by Gazza
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** Enjoyment ****
We’re getting some great puzzles on Wednesdays and I really liked this one. Many thanks to our setter.
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BD Rating – Toughie Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
Another ‘proper’ Toughie, this time brought to us by Prime
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A very good Wednesday morning from Winnipeg where we still need rain but the wildfires are mostly under control.
For me, etc (I have to say that for Terence), much more like a Wednesday puzzle should be and no sign of the Reverend W A Spooner but there are a number of literary, cinematic, and theatrical references. Once again, I have managed to find another pair of half crowns at the back of my sock drawer and, again, they are telling me that this is probably a Twmbarlwm production.
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BD Rating – Toughie Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30950
Hints and Tips by Gazza
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** Enjoyment ****
Starting today I’m going to be your new Wednesday back-page blogger every fortnight alternating with Senf. I haven’t blogged a back-page weekday puzzle for many moons so please forgive me if my hints don’t come up to scratch.
We have a very entertaining puzzle today which is not too tricky and great fun. Many thanks to our setter (I have a strong suspicion of your identity).
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BD Rating – Toughie Difficulty * – Enjoyment ***
I understand that today’s Kcit Toughie is his 200th, the third setter to reach that landmark after Elgar and Osmosis. Many congratulations to him on reaching this landmark