Putting the words to lights – crossword clues explained in plain English
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BD Rating – Difficulty **** – Enjoyment ****
I thought this was another worthwhile solve. There weren’t too many giveaways but I managed to maintain steady progress until the end (although I took some time to work out 1 across).… Continue reading
This puzzle was published on Sunday 7th August
BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ****
Another superb crossword – this one had everything – lurkers, a typical Virgilius clue which I marked as my favourite (15d), some splendid d’oh moments (including my runner up, 23d) and even a “I bet Brian won’t like this” – what more could a solver and blogger ask for on a Sunday morning?
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** / *** – Enjoyment ***
Greetings from Ottawa where we have been — according to one’s outlook — either enjoying or suffering through a hot, dry, sunny summer.… Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty */** – Enjoyment **
It’s turning out to be a funny old week in Toughieland – yesterday we had what I thought was the trickiest Tuesday puzzle for ages and today we have what, for me, was not far off a walk in the park (though I appreciate that the 1a phrase may cause some problems for non-cricket fans).… Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty **– Enjoyment ***
Recently we, like many of you we guess, have been rather absorbed in the goings-on in Rio.… Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty **** – Enjoyment ****
Warmest greetings all from warmest Surrey where many people are out enjoying the weather, and so too are a hoard of horrid flying bitey things. … Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty */** – Enjoyment **
Good Morning from what is starting to be a bit of a hot day here in Shropshire.… Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ****
Today’s hints and tips have been prepared from a seated position inspired by Great Britain’s Olympians.… Continue reading
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As is usual for the weekend prize crosswords, a number of the more difficult clues have been selected and hints provided for them.… Continue reading