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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 ****
Sparks caught me out on a few bits of general knowledge today. It took me 3* time to fill the grid, but a little longer to parse 3d, 12a & 13a, hence the extra star.… Read More
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
Good morning from soggy South Staffs, where the rain continues to fall.
I found today’s Giovanni to be quite tricky, the top half in particular taking some time to crack, with 7d the last one in.… Read More
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This puzzle was published on 8th June 2019
BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
If I have ‘guessed the setter’ correctly, then this Saturday puzzle was a lot easier to solve than all of their previous ones – I certainly ended up less grumpy this time, although fairly confused by my last one in, 6a.… Read More
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ****
A steady and an enjoyable solve in which I didn’t come across the only anagram until right at the death. It was the SE corner that caused me most grief but this was only because I’d bunged in a wrong answer to 28 across
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ****
Hola from a not very summery Vega Baja. I thought summer had well and truly arrived after four days of over 30°C temperatures but then yesterday I had to get my long trousers out of the wardrobe again. Apparently normal service will be resumed by tomorrow.
I’m not sure who today’s setter is but if it’s proXimal then he’s definitely turned the wick down after his last couple. I really sped through this one and it very nearly came out as just a one star difficulty. It will be interesting to see if you all agree or whether I was just on top form this morning.
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This puzzle was published on 2nd June 2019
BD Rating – Difficulty * – Enjoyment ****
An exceedingly solver-friendly Sunday Prize Puzzle but full of things to enjoy while it lasted
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