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Beelzebub 1,197

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A medium-paced Beelzebub this week, I thought. Not too hard and not too easy, but with plenty to enjoy. *=anag, []=dropped, <=reversed, hom=homophone, cd=cryptic definition, dd=double definition. Across 1 DUPE – P[ill] in … Read more >>

Beelzebub 1196

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Complex and cunning including some exceptional words         Across 2 Stomach discomfort – endless nuisance – my grub so poorly prepared BORBORYGMUS sound of flatulence in the intestines BOR[e] (endless … Read more >>

Araucaria Newsnight crossword

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In response to a request in General Discussion, a blog of the puzzle, available here that Araucaria wrote for Tuesday evening’s ‘Newsnight’, in which he appeared. If you missed the programme, it can … Read more >>

Beelzebub 1,195

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A solve of two halves for me this week: a brisk start followed by fairly slow progress through the remainder. *=anag, []=dropped, <=reversed, hom=homophone, cd=cryptic definition, dd=double definition. Across 1 SCAPUS – CAP … Read more >>

Beelzebub 1194

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An excellent puzzle as usual         Across 1 Quiet – that’s our team’s appearing between rugby posts HUSH quiet US (our team) in HH (rugby posts) 4 Immobility’s associated with … Read more >>

Beelzebub 1,193

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This was a particularly challenging week, I found. In fact it’s rare that I’m completely beaten by a clue even as I blog the puzzle, but two have come along at once. At … Read more >>

Beelzebub 1192

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A real challenge as usual         Across 1 I don’t want computers, no kidding! TAKE IT FROM ME dd! 10 Urges Government to invest in – say Society EGGS G … Read more >>

Beelzebub 1,191

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A pretty stiff challenge this week, with plenty of unfamiliar words. I was grateful for the extended deadline, as it gave a couple more days to complete the puzzle and blog. *=anag, []=dropped, … Read more >>

Beelzebub 1190

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Fiendishly difficult – hidden festive greeting given after the answers         ‘Where letters clash, enter both (Across then Down) to get our wish for you’ Across 1 Crazy with rage? … Read more >>

Beelzebub 1,189

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A pretty tough week, though everything fell into place in the end. I think I’ve explained everything, but must admit that Chambers got quite a thumbing whilst blogging! *=anag, []=dropped, <=reversed, hom=homophone, cd=cryptic … Read more >>

Beelzebub 1188

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Plenty to test your wits in here         Across 1 Defender found round rear of park changed opinion BACKTRACKED BACK defender [par]K in TRACED found 12 Sick sailor aboard naval … Read more >>