Putting the words to lights – crossword clues explained in plain English
Dada is John Halpern, who also sets as Paul in The Guardian
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Excellent from Dada today, I thought. Yes, there are six anagrams but they’re almost all partials so it didn’t feel like overkill.… Continue reading
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By Timothy, Dada has some bite today. I wasn’t helped by the customary Telegraph tech muppetry that meant I had to type in all the clues rather than cut and paste, which put me in a foul mood.… Continue reading
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This was jolly: a fun, albeit slightly odd, mix of gimmes and chew.
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I don’t know whether it’s holiday brain or the shock of realising that I’m no more sensible on a Turkish moped than I was aged 16 but I made (quite unnecessarily) heavy weather of this to start.… Continue reading
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I’ve just been tutted in the street. Tutted!… Continue reading
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After another lamentable weekend of English sport I find myself sorely tempted to follow something we’re actually good at.
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After making it abundantly clear in yesterday’s Rookie Corner that I have absolutely no right to comment on a pro’s (or anyone’s) puzzle I am, of course, going to do just that!… Continue reading
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BD Rating – Toughie Difficulty **** – Enjoyment ***
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Hello everyone from a very showery South Devon coast.
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Hello from a very mild and bright South Devon coast.