Putting the words to lights – crossword clues explained in plain English
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Morning everyone from a sunny autumnal morning in Warrington.
Normal service resumed next week hopefully. This is my last Saturday before redundancy and I am a free agent. Continue reading “DT 29503 (Hints)”
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BD Rating – Difficulty ***** – Enjoyment *****
Today’s Elgar has a few easier entry points but is quite tricky overall (surprise), with some great “aha” moments making it very satisfying to complete. The Nina (hinted at in 16a) helped.… Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
Good morning from South Staffs where the sun o peeping through at the moment, but we can look forward to rain later. I see that Nicola Sturgeon told the people of Scotland to prepare for a digital Christmas yesterday: I wonder how many digits the people of Scotland will raise in reply?… Continue reading
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BD Rating: Difficulty *** Enjoyment ****
This puzzle was published on 17th October 2020
Morning All! I found this a very enjoyable puzzles with some great surface readings and good Cryptic Definitions. Continue reading “DT 29497”
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BD Rating – Difficulty **** – Enjoyment ***
A proper Thursday Toughie from Beam Continue reading “Toughie 2528”
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
Good morning from sunny Barrel with sunshine all day according to Saint Sharon. I hope so because several days of rain are forecast from tomorrow. Continue reading “DT 29501”
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ****
An enjoyable puzzle with a number of good clues of which 1a stood out for me. The Toughies are supposed to get harder as the week progresses but for me this was less tricky than yesterday’s puzzle so the system may have broken down this week – do you agree?… Continue reading
BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ****
Kia ora from Aotearoa.
New Zealand adopted an MMP voting system (Mixed Member Proportional) in 1996 and at every election since then our government has been a coalition of two or more parties. At these latest elections the party led by Jacinda Ardern has gained enough seats that they can form a government without the need for coalition partners.… Continue reading