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 ***
Dada has presented a grid of only twenty-eight solutions today. 16 of those have unchecked first letters which always increases the difficulty level of a puzzle. Continue reading “Toughie 2689”
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BD Rating - Difficulty *** - Enjoyment ****
Hello, everyone. I found much to like in today's fine puzzle, so I have bumped the enjoyment rating up to a star above average. There's nothing obscure or convoluted in the clueing, with most of the challenge coming from excellent misdirection and skilfully disguised definitions. I would very much like to know who created a puzzle this entertaining. So if our compiler is reading, perhaps they could post a comment below? Continue reading "DT 29744"
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ****
Greetings from Ottawa, where a cold, damp week is about to give way to a spell of hot, sunny weather that may last through August.… Continue reading
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Eclogue sets regularly for the Magpie, Crossword magazine, Inquisitor and the EV series.… Continue reading
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A very good Sunday morning from Winnipeg where it continues to be hot and dry with air quality alerts as the wild fires continue to the North and East of us. … Continue reading
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Good morning from an overcast Warrington with the potential of a whole lot more moisture. Continue reading “DT 29742 (Hints)”
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BD Rating – Difficulty ***** – Enjoyment *****
I found this tricky (surprise) with some interesting indicators and plenty of Elgar’s usual deviousness.… Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
Good morning from South Staffs on a slightly damp morning.… Continue reading