Putting the words to lights – crossword clues explained in plain English
Dada is John Halpern, who also sets as Paul in The Guardian
Toughie No 2873 by Dada
Hints and tips by Miffypops
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
I had no idea who set this puzzle when I solved it. I suspected Dada but not enough to place a wager. 16 of the clues have unchecked first letters which together with some rather stretched synonyms made for a tougher solve than usual for a Tuesday
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
Good afternoon to everyone from a cloudy South Devon. Not my favourite Dada puzzle today, I have to say, a bit general knowledge heavy and a few too many double definitions for my liking but as ever with this setter lots to like too.
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Chris M rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
Good morning from the bottom of my Barrel. We have a just right Tuesday Toughie from Dada Continue reading “Toughie 2833”
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ****
Hello everyone from a bright but chilly (at the time of writing) South Devon.
I solved this lovely puzzle “blind” in that I didn’t know who the setter was until I received the template by which time it was almost done Continue reading “Toughie 2813”
Toughie No 2769 by Dada
Hints and tips by Miffypops
I’m not here to be perfect I’m just here to be me
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Chris M Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ****
Dada? Really. Well I never. The Tuesday Toughie remains accessible to most competent back page solvers. A good entry level puzzle for those wanting to step up to Toughie level. Continue reading “Toughie 2769”
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Chris M Rating – Difficulty ** or ***– Enjoyment ****
Good morning from Barrel where a mild mist is hovering over the fields. We have a full grid containing thirty two answers today. Although I feel that Dada has been kind there are a couple of definitions and synonyms that stretched my solving skills. Continue reading “Toughie 2749”
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Chris M rating – Difficulty * – Enjoyment ***
Good afternoon. Today’s puzzle from Dada sits on the gentlest side of the Toughie remit. It will all reveal itself with perseverance and the acceptance that checking letters are your friends. Continue reading “Toughie 2729”
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
Good morning from The Roseland Peninsula where the sun is breaking through the early morning haze and casting a sheen upon the waters. With Dada as today’s setter Continue reading “Toughie 2713”
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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 ***
You know it’s tough when Cryptic Sue emails offering help without being asked. I ground it out to a satisfying finish though. Continue reading “Toughie 2673”