About to get oboes placed in guard’s van (7)
There are some crossword clues that don’t just ask for a word; they paint an entire scene, don’t they? They whisk you away on a...
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Fellow on edge by boat is courting disaster? (12)
There are those crossword clue moments, aren’t there? You’re cruising along, confidently filling in the grid, and then you hit a wall. A beautifully constructed,...
Nine players, so they can’t play tennis! (5)
The thrill of a perfectly crafted crossword clue is something every solver lives for. It’s that exquisite blend of wordplay, general knowledge, and sometimes, a...
Undisclosed infection lad suffered (12)
What a gem we’ve got today! The crossword clue “Undisclosed infection lad suffered (12)” landed in our laps, and boy, did it get the gears...
Strange lad, more than likely! (4-2)
The art of the crossword clue is a delicate dance between misdirection and revelation, a linguistic ballet that challenges the mind and rewards perseverance. Every...
Occasions Steven organised (6)
Welcome back, puzzle enthusiasts! There’s nothing quite like that moment when a particularly clever crossword clue lands on your desk, or pops up on your...
One’s sure Hugo is to be treated by hospital worker (5,7)
Unpacking a Tricky Crossword Clue: “One’s sure Hugo is to be treated by hospital worker (5,7)“ Hello fellow word-wizards and puzzle aficionados! There are some...
Paper-folding beginning shortly on a motorway (7)
Unravelling a Puzzler: “Paper-folding beginning shortly on a motorway (7)“ There’s a particular kind of satisfaction that comes from staring down a seemingly impenetrable cryptic...
Toff, the French aristocrat (5)
There are thosecrossword cluesthat jump out at you, seemingly straightforward at first glance, but quickly reveal layers of delightful complexity. They’re the ones that make...
Non-server’s joint in post-bankruptcy mode (12)
There are some crossword clues that just make you pause. Not because they’re necessarily obscure or impossibly difficult, but because they present a delightful, multi-layered...