Putting the words to lights – crossword clues explained in plain English
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A very good Sunday morning from Winnipeg.
Another very enjoyable puzzle with Virgilius back in a tricky frame of mind – the usual handful of anagrams (including a few partials), a lurker, and a (brilliant) double homophone, with one or two oldies but goodies/recent repeats. … Continue reading
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As is usual for the weekend prize crosswords, an assortment of clues, including some of the more difficult ones, have been selected and hints provided for them.
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ****
I did feel a little panic when I saw the setter’s name but happily I managed to do this before the school run this morning, within 3* difficulty time.… Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ****
A very good Friday morning from Winnipeg. My second of two turns substituting for the resting and relaxing Deep Threat. … Continue reading
This puzzle was published on Saturday 10th June
BD Rating – Difficulty *– Enjoyment ***
Thank you to Mister Ron for this Saturday prize puzzle. Sorry I can’t remember more about it but I wasn’t expecting to blog it!.
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BD Rating – Difficulty **** – Enjoyment ****
Thanks to BD for covering for me last week.… Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
Hola from a warm and sunny Los Alcazáres and welcome to what I’m pretty sure is a RayThursday. All the signs are there, short clues, initial letters clue, a lurker, a reversed lurker, stretched synonyms and Her Majesty making an appearance but somehow it seemed to lack the usual sparkle so perhaps it’s merely an imitation. I thought it was a little on the tricky side but that might just be me suffering from last night’s curry and red wine.
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This puzzle was published on Sunday 4th June
BD Rating – Difficulty ***– Enjoyment ****
Morning All – I found this an excellent puzzle – nice and tricky with some wonderfully diverting surface readings
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***/****
We’re having a spell of glorious weather in Devon at the moment and Shamus has contributed to the feeling of well-being with a very pleasant and not overly tough puzzle.… Continue reading