Putting the words to lights – crossword clues explained in plain English
Hints and tips for completing Daily Telegraph Cryptic crosswords
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This puzzle was published on 28th Aug 2021
BD Rating – Difficulty * – Enjoyment ***
Greetings from Kolkata. Indeed a very straightforward and lovely Saturday puzzle from the setter. I feel delighted to present to you a full review of the same for your kind perusal and valuable feedback. Continue reading “DT 29766”
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We have another gloomy day in North Devon but at least it’s not raining.… Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ****
Good morning from South Devon, where we seem to be stuck in a weather pattern of North Easterly winds and grey skies. Continue reading “DT 29770”
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
Stick Insect provides a mid-week Toughie Continue reading “Toughie 2706”
BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ****
Kia ora from Aotearoa.
A single brave daffodil is peeping out from its pot near our backdoor and we’re expecting the kowhai trees to match it with their own brilliant yellow display very shortly.… Continue reading
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This puzzle was published on 22nd August 2021
BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
A Sunday crossword Continue reading “ST 3122”
Toughie No 2705 by Chalicea
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
A more straightforward offering from Chalicea today which makes reviewing the puzzle a lot easier than some. Continue reading “Toughie 2705”
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BD Rating - Difficulty ** - Enjoyment ***
Hello, everyone, and welcome to Tuesday. I enjoyed today's puzzle, in part because several clues presented wordplay that required a little thought to untangle everything, without requiring any visits to the dictionary. I wonder if our compiler is one of those who might comment here. Perhaps we'll find out later today. Continue reading "DT 29768"
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
Greetings from Ottawa, where we are enjoying a brief respite from a record-breaking string of 30+ C temperatures.… Continue reading