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ST 2939

Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 2939

A full review by crypticsue

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This puzzle was published on 18th February 2018

BD Rating – Difficulty *Enjoyment ****

Rabbit Dave asked what there is to say about a Sunday puzzle that hasn’t already been said. Goodness only knows – Gnomey and I certainly struggle most weeks to think of something new and original to say.… Continue reading

DT 28665

 

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28665

A full review by crypticsue

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This puzzle was published on 17th February 2018

BD Rating – Difficulty */**Enjoyment ***

I didn’t have any problems with the NW corner, unlike other solvers on the day, but it did take me a smidge longer than I’d have expected for a Saturday puzzle.… Continue reading

MPP 069 (Review)

Monthly Prize Puzzle 069

February 2018

A puzzle by Prolixic

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Congratulations to this month’s winner – Kitty –  who wins a Daily Telegraph Puzzle Book of her choice.

Sixteen solutions can be divided into four groups of related words. One entry from each group is highlighted by a * at the end of the clue.Continue reading

ST 2936

Sunday Cryptic No 2936

A full review by crypticsue

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This puzzle was published on 28th January 2018

BD Rating – Difficulty ***Enjoyment ****

Slightly trickier than usual, or perhaps it was just me being tired from a long day out on the Saturday?… Continue reading

DT 28647

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28647

A full review by crypticsue

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This puzzle was published on 27th January 2018

BD Rating – Difficulty **Enjoyment ***

One of those crosswords where you wonder if you’d have taken less time solving it if you hadn’t been on a train with loads of Brazilian schoolchildren all talking as loudly as they could.… Continue reading

ST 2935

Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 2935

A full review by crypticsue

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This puzzle was published on 21st January 2018

BD Rating – Difficulty **/***Enjoyment *****

It is very hard to find something new and original to say about the lovely treats we get from Virgilius each Sunday.… Continue reading

DT28641

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 28641

A full review by crypticsue

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This puzzle was published on 20th January 2018

BD Rating – Difficulty **/***Enjoyment **/***

I wasn’t entirely sure what I thought about this particular Prize Puzzle, both after I’d solved it and drafted the review.… Continue reading

MPP 068 – Review

Monthly Prize Puzzle – 068

January 2018

A Puzzle by Radler

 

Congratulations to Geoff Telfer who, having followed the instructions, worked out the anagrams and found the missing capital, entered the competition. Their name was drawn out of the electric hat by Mrs BD, soo they can now choose one of the Telegraph Crossword Puzzle Books as their prize.

The ten highlighted solutions may be anagrammed to form seven capital towns or cities.Continue reading