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 1 across to one and all. It’s another year again – time seems to fly when you’re having a good time or as you get older, so it seems. This is the first of many enjoyable puzzles to look forward to during this year. Quite straightforward. A 1.5*/3* from me. Thanks Jay (assuming the new year hasn’t brought changes to the setting schedule).
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BD Rating – Difficulty * – Enjoyment ***
Season’s Greetings and A Happy New Year to all. A typical Rufus with his trademark cryptic and double defns. anagrams and the odd nautical reference. An easy one, even for him, which should leave plenty of time for your Christmas lunch. A 1* or less for difficulty, and just about 3* for enjoyment. Thanks to Rufus.
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ****
No holdups in this straightforward puzzle from Jay.
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This puzzle was over far too quickly. I enjoyed it while it lasted, but I thought 21 across was a bit weak.
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BD Rating – Difficulty *+*/2 – Enjoyment ***
A straightforward enjoyable, as usual, one from Jay, to whom thanks. A 1.5*/3* for difficulty/enjoyment.
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Today’s hints have been hastily prepared as I was unable to get today’s puzzle to Scchua in time. The usual pleasant solve from Jay.
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BD Rating – Difficulty *+*/2 – Enjoyment ***
Another straightforward and enjoyable one from Jay, as could be expected. Thanks Jay. A 1.5*/3* rating from me.
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This otherwise very good puzzle from Jay was, for me, slightly spoilt by an excess of anagrams. Over a third of the clues used an anagram or partial anagram.
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BD Rating – Difficulty *+*/2 – Enjoyment ***
An enjoyable puzzle from Jay, to whom thanks. A 1.5*/3* rating from me.
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Another quite enjoyable, solid puzzle from Jay. 1.5*/3* for difficulty/enjoyment. Thanks Jay.