Putting the words to lights – crossword clues explained in plain English
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A fine surprise – we have an EV debut crossword, though we have already solved a Listener crossword by Karla. He gave us one called Pot Plant that was about the maximum possible score and the colours of balls in Snooker.… Continue reading
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As I said last time we solved a crossword by Wan, Wan’s compilations appear in the Listener, Magpie, IQ and EV series. Thematic cryptic solvers are sure to have solved one of his before.… Continue reading
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Newer solvers enjoy Chalicea’s crosswords because they are among the less difficult advanced thematic cryptics and usually have a fairly graphic endgame or lots of thematic material, often appearing in grid diagonals. What, wonders the solver, is she up to here?… Continue reading
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Ifor’s crosswords are appreciated in the EV, IQ, Magpie and Listener series because of their very subtle and masterly level of cluing. You can be sure of a fine challenge and a rich endgame.… Continue reading
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Harribobs sets fabulous crosswords for the EV, IQ, Magpie and Listener series. Solvers can be sure that they will enjoy every stage of the solving process and finish with a grid full of thematic material.… Continue reading
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Eclogue has been setting regularly for the EV series for the last eight years. Solvers will remember The Australasian One that appeared after the ladies’ month last summer.
Preamble: The answers to eight normal clues each provide the potential CONSEQUENCES for their respective entries.… Continue reading
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The last two EVs by Piccadilly were the one with a Playfair square and his ‘Two Straight Lines’ which were horizontal and vertical. Clearly his themes range considerably and we can expect something unusual.… Continue reading
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Stick insect is well into double figures for the EVs he has produced and solvers will be familiar with his Listener and Magpie puzzles too, and confident that there will be an entertaining endgame.… Continue reading
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For the last EV of the year we meet proXimal, the EV editor, again. We can be sure of a challenge but fair and carefully constructed clues too. He seems to be promising us ‘satisfaction’ and this is certainly a meaty crossword.… Continue reading
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Nudd has been setting cryptic crosswords for most of the thematic cryptic outlets for many years. As part of the Rood setter combination, he was winner of the Listener’s Ascot Gold Cup some years ago.… Continue reading