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 *+*/2 – Enjoyment ***
A straightforward enjoyable puzzle from Jay. I give it a 1.5 – 2*, but nearer 1.5, for difficulty and 3* for enjoyment. Thanks Jay.
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
Another enjoyable crossword from Jay. A couple at the end took slightly longer, so I’d rate this a 1.5-2* for difficulty, and 3* for enjoyment. Thanks to Jay.
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BD Rating – Difficulty *+*/2 – Enjoyment ***
This was quite easy (1.5-2* difficulty), and a 3* for enjoyment (short as it was). Thanks to Jay.
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This was quite enjoyably easy. So I’d give it a 2-1.5* for difficulty and 3* for enjoyment. Thanks to Jay.
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BD Rating – Difficulty **+*/2 – Enjoyment ***
This was a slow start, but the solving rate then quickened, so that I’d give this a 2.5* difficulty/3* enjoyment rating. Thanks to Jay.
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BD Rating – Difficulty **+*/2 – Enjoyment ***
At the end, I was held back by 3 of the longer answers, so I’ll rate this a 2.5* for difficulty and 3* for enjoyment. Thanks to Jay.
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Another straightforward and enjoyable puzzle from Jay. A 2*/3* for difficulty/enjoyment for me. Thanks to Jay.
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BD Rating – Difficulty **+*/2 – Enjoyment ***
This was a little hard to get into, and the last couple held me up. Otherwise staightforward. A 2-2.5*/3* for difficulty/enjoyment. Thanks to Jay.
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Good one from Jay. A little pause before completing the NW corner, but otherwise smooth sailing. So 2-2.5*/3* for difficulty/enjoyment. Thanks Jay.
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
An enjoyable puzzle from Jay. Quite straightforward, with some nice surfaces. A 1.5-2* difficulty/3* enjoyment for me. Thanks to Jay.