Where new ideas are tried out – only the brave enter into this domain
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Tilsit has asked that all those who are providing clues for the Birthday Jumbo crossword should send them to him by Monday at the latest so we can publish the puzzle next weekend.
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 ***
I solved this before I knew who the setter was and it took me almost 5* time. The pangram didn’t help my solve, but it was nice to see. I wasn’t familiar with the actresses, but I knew my drinks.
The definitions are underlined below.… Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
Good morning from South Staffs, where the day has started bright and sunny.
I wasn’t sure quite what to make of today’s puzzle. I had the grid filled in ** time, but have added another star because it took me a little longer to be sure of the parsing of some clues.… Continue reading
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This puzzle was published on Saturday 28th January
BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
Morning All! A standard Saturday puzzle for difficulty with some very entertaining clues and a couple of chestnuts..
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BD Rating – Difficulty **** – Enjoyment ****
I mad harder work of this than I should have done. I ought to know by now that Beam is very good at hiding lurkers so why did it take me ages to spot two of them today? It was another enjoyable puzzle from Beam with nothing especially obscure.… Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
Good morning everyone and welcome to what I’m pretty sure is a non-RayT Thursday, but I’m not going to hazard a guess as to the setter. The puzzle was easily finished and would have been a 1* apart from one clue which held out for quite some time and pushed me into 2* time. I’ll be interested to see how you all got on with it.
Continue reading “DT 28340”
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This puzzle was published on Sunday 22nd January
BD Rating – Difficulty */** – Enjoyment ****
Another great Sunday puzzle which cheered up a proper winter’s day, with freezing fog and ice that never thawed. My favourite was 19a, although there were quite a few ‘runners-up’ for the title.
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
After yesterday’s ‘fluffy Toughie’ we have another one today which doesn’t impose too much of a strain on the little grey cells. Thanks to Warbler.
It was great to meet so many old and new faces last Saturday – I hope to see you all again next year.… Continue reading
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BD Rating – Difficulty **– Enjoyment ****
Kia ora from Aotearoa.
The beginning of February always means the start of a new school year in this part of the world. We have been particularly aware of it this year as four of our six grandchildren have started at new schools.… Continue reading