Putting the words to lights – crossword clues explained in plain English
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ****
I hope that you are all keeping safe in these increasingly scary times.
Hudson has given us a very entertaining puzzle which I enjoyed a lot. However, those solvers who have little knowledge of football and/or Hollywood actors may struggle with a few clues.… Continue reading
BD Rating – Difficulty ***– Enjoyment ****
Kia ora from Aotearoa.
In New Zealand we have now been in full lockdown for two weeks. The good news coming out is that the number of new cases each day is starting to decline even though many more tests are now being taken.… Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty **** – Enjoyment *****
I enjoyed the challenge so much that I have given this puzzle a rare (for me) enjoyment rating of five stars. 11a was new to me, but derivable from the wordplay and the checking letters. Continue reading “Toughie 2414”
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BD Rating - Difficulty ** - Enjoyment ***
Hello, everyone, and welcome to another two-star Tuesday. I found today's offering to be an enjoyable crossword featuring many smooth and amusing surfaces. I have just noticed that the Monday setter commented on yesterday's blog. Perhaps today's setter could continue that new tradition? We'd all appreciate it. Continue reading "DT 29331"
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BD Rating – Difficulty * – Enjoyment ***
My apologies for the late release of the review today. For some reason unbeknownst to me, the review did not publish automatically as scheduled this morning and I had to go in and give it a nudge to wake it up.… Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty **/*** – Enjoyment ****
Until the Telegraph resumes the award of prizes for the Weekend puzzles, this post, and all other Weekend posts, will be just like the Monday to Friday posts, with hints for every clue and revealable answers.… Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ****
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Until the Telegraph resumes the award of prizes for the Saturday puzzles, this post, and tomorrow’s, will be just like the Monday to Friday posts, with hints for every clue and revealable answers. BD
Good morning from a sunny Warrington.
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Why not have a go at our latest Monthly Prize Puzzle?
The winner will receive their choice of any of the Telegraph Crossword Books.
Please note that, due to punitive postal charges, while the competition is open to all, the prize is only available to UK solvers.
A review will follow after the closing date (18th April 2019).
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