Putting the words to lights – crossword clues explained in plain English
Hints and tips for completing Daily Telegraph Cryptic crosswords
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BD Rating – Difficulty **** – Enjoyment ****
Yet again, Osmosis bamboozles us by not using 11 letters of the alphabet – typically the highest scoring scrabble letters, i.e.,… Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
Good morning from South Staffs where the morning is brightening up after overnight rain.… Continue reading
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This puzzle was published on 29th Jan 2022
BD Rating – Difficulty **– Enjoyment ****
Greetings from Kolkata.… Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
It wouldn’t be a Giovanni Toughie without a few obscurities – I didn’t know either the sages, the poor conductor or the shrub.… Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ****
Good morning from South Devon, the self styled “English Riviera” to be precise, which is also the title of local band Metronomy’s rather good third album for the music aficionados amongst us.
As for the puzzle that was rather good too, in fact it was excellent, we have come to expect nothing less from our esteemed setter. Continue reading “DT 29901”
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
Kia ora from Aotearoa.
Our spell of great summer weather continues but all the students in the community are having to forget about holiday activities and get settled back into academic routines.… Continue reading
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This puzzle was published on 23rd January 2022
BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
Another Dada Sunday Prize Puzzle Continue reading “ST 3144”
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Good morning from the Trough of Bowland where the day has began with an excellent Tuesday Toughie from Robyn, an inventive setter, fast becoming a favourite. Continue reading “Toughie 2793”