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.
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
A nice and easy puzzle from Jay, a slightly slow start but a quick finish. Thanks Jay. ** difficulty/*** enjoyment for me.
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ****
Scchua is unavailable today, but will be back next week. This was a comparatively easy puzzle, which should suit some solvers.
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
The clues with the long answers looked daunting at first glance, but were quite easily solved with the help of the checking letters. A 1.5-2*/3* for difficulty/enjoyment. Thanks to Jay.
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A relaxing puzzle from Jay, except for perhaps one 4-letter answer I’m uncertain about. 1.5*/3* for me. Thanks Jay. (Apologies for later posting – just got back after 5 hours in the eye clinic.)
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
For me this was one of Jay’s easier puzzles. Feel free to disagree.
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As expected, Jay delivers another enjoyable, accessible puzzle. A little over 1.5* difficulty for me, and 3* for enjoyment. Thanks Jay.
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A straightforward puzzle, enjoyable as always from Jay, to whom thanks. A <1.5*/3* for difficulty/enjoyment.
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An enjoyable puzzle with plain sailing all the way. 1.5*/3* for difficulty/enjoyment. Thanks Jay.
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Somewhere between 1.5-2* for difficulty and 3* for enjoyment. Thanks Jay.
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
A straightforward and enjoyable puzzle, between 1.5-2* for difficulty and 3* for enjoyment. Thanks to Jay.