August 21, 2016 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

Day: August 21, 2016

MPP 051 – Review

by crypticsue  

Monthly Prize Puzzle – 051

August 2016

A Puzzle by Radler

This Radler puzzle was one of his more difficult, so many congratulations to our August winner Crucifer who can choose one of the Daily Telegraph Puzzle Books published by Hamlyn as their prize.

The completed grid will reveal a question and, with a little searching, its answer.   The question, found in the letters of the top row – WHODUNIT – was easy to find, the answer took a lot longer to be discovered. … Continue reading

ST 2862 (Hints)

by Big Dave  

Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 2862 (Hints)

Hints and tips by Big Dave

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As is usual for the weekend prize crosswords, a number of the more difficult clues have been selected and hints provided for them.

Most of the terms used in these hints are explained in the Glossary and examples are available by clicking on the entry under “See also”.… Continue reading