Putting the words to lights – crossword clues explained in plain English
Saturday’s puzzles alternate between Peter Chamberlain, who is also known as Cephas, and another setter
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Another Saturday when you have not slept for over 24 hours. Last Saturday, Tilsit told us he was moving house this week and, as part of that, he has not yet been able to get ‘reconnected,’ so I am standing, or should it be sitting, in again.… Continue reading
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Greetings from Warrington, where there’s not a cloud in the sky and the birds are fighting over the birdbath in the garden in my view. It’s the last weekend for me in my teeny tiny flat as I am moving back to the other side of town next week and reuniting with Dexter the Cat and Lexie the Dog, notwithstanding nervous breakdowns. Continue reading “DT 29694 (Hints)”
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Good morning from a cloudy and slightly overcast Warrington. Just the start to a Bank Holiday weekend. Continue reading “DT 29688 (Hints)”
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Greetings from the glorious Lake District! Apart from the rain. I’m away for a few days with my lovely sister who I haven’t seen for over 12 months, apart from her husband’s funeral due to the wretched pandemic. We’re in the Western Lakes, not far from Wasdale and the beautiful Wastwater.
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Good morning from a gloomy and moist Warrington! Continue reading “DT 29676 (Hints)”
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Good morning from a woefully wet Warrington. Continue reading “DT 29670 (Hints)”
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Greetings from a bright sunny Warrington, though by the time I finished the blog it’s turning rather grey in the distance. Continue reading “DT 29664 (Hints)”
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Good morning all from a beautiful morning in Warrington.
Another brief one today, I’m afraid, as I am working in the home office, as opposed to the Home Office. Continue reading “DT 29658 (Hints)”
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Good morning from Warrington and today we have a special crossword, reflecting the day, and by our esteemed Editor. Two main clues, first and last across are appropriate for the day. Continue reading “DT 29652 (Hints)”
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Welcome to another chilly Saturday in Crosswordland – I’ve two thoughts on who set this Prize Puzzle so I’ll be interested to see if one of them turns up to claim responsibility. I’m a last minute stand-in for the hard-working Tilsit and have to have lunch quite promptly today as Mr CS has his second jab this afternoon. This means that I’ve not been able to add illustrations to these quickly bashed out hints (which may please some more than others). Continue reading “DT 29646 (Hints)”
