Putting the words to lights – crossword clues explained in plain English
Toughie No 2995 by Silvanus
Hints and tips by Gazza
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ****
A very enjoyable puzzle from Silvanus who manages to compile his puzzles without the need to include obscurities. Thanks to him.
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Toughie No 2979 by Silvanus
Hints and tips by Gazza
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BD Rating – Difficulty **/*** – Enjoyment ****
Silvanus has given a fun-filled puzzle with some seasonal references. Many thanks to him for this and for all his enjoyable puzzles throughout the year.
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Toughie No 2967 by Silvanus
Hints and tips by Gazza
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BD Rating – Difficulty **/*** – Enjoyment ****
Thanks to Silvanus for a most entertaining puzzle with only 25a holding me up and making me seek the help of Mrs Google.
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Toughie No 2947 by Silvanus
Hints and tips by Gazza
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ****
Silvanus provides today’s Toughie with his usual impeccably polished clues. Thanks to him.
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Toughie No 2923 by Silvanus
Hints and tips by Gazza
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ****
Silvanus has given us a fairly gentle but highly enjoyable Toughie. Many thanks to him.
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Toughie No 2899 by Silvanus
Hints and tips by Gazza
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ****
The word we have to clue in this month’s Telegraph Newsletter competition is ‘smoothie’ – I was tempted to send in ‘Drink in a Silvanus clue? (8)’. Today’s Toughie provides many examples of this setter’s art – many thanks to him.… Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ****
We have a not-too-tricky Toughie from Silvanus today with his customary ultra-smooth surfaces and neat misdirections. Many thanks to him.
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BD Rating – Difficulty * – Enjoyment ***
Silvanus doing what he does best Continue reading “Toughie 2850”
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ****
Thanks to Silvanus for another of his 12a puzzles. 24a was new to me but the wordplay was clear.
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ****
I do look forward to blogging a Silvanus Toughie. Thanks to him for a very enjoyable (and not too tricky) puzzle with his usual super-smooth surfaces.
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