Putting the words to lights – crossword clues explained in plain English
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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 *****
A slightly gentler offering from Elgar with a few easier clues to give you a foothold – so do 19d.… Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment *****
Good morning from Warrington with the sun beating down and almost tropical weather!… Continue reading
This puzzle was published on Saturday 20th May
BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
Morning All! The review made everything a bit samey but I don’t remember feeling that way during the solve. Continue reading “DT 28432”
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ****
It’s too hot to do much thinking so I was glad that this was a far easier puzzle than last Thursday’s.… Continue reading
This puzzle was published on Sunday 14th May
BD Rating – Difficulty **– Enjoyment ****
Sundays wouldn’t be the same without a Virgilius puzzle to solve.
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ****
Greetings from Ottawa where the city is revelling in Playoff Fever.… Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment *****
I lived in Greater Manchester for many years and know very well the area where the dreadful outrage happened so I was devastated by the events of Monday evening.… Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty ***– Enjoyment ****
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Kia ora from Aotearoa.
      We might be on the other side of the world but we still feel deeply moved and saddened by the horrendous events in Manchester.… Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
Hello and welcome to today’s Toughie blog, which I’m declaring a Real Life Free Zone.*
I was slow to get going but once I did I made smooth progress until the very end where the last few stragglers had me pondering Continue reading “Toughie 1816”