Not the Saturday Prize Puzzle – 119
A Puzzle by Commoner
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A very enjoyable puzzle from NTSPP débutant Commoner.
A review by Prolixic will follow below later this afternoon
Category Archives: Guest Crosswords
NTSPP – 118
May 12, 2012 – 12:00 pm
Not the Saturday Prize Puzzle – 118 Gold Run by Alchemi + – + – + – + – + – + – + – + – + – + A puzzle with a gentle theme from Alchemi A review by Prolixic follows below
NTSPP – 117
May 5, 2012 – 12:00 pm
Not the Saturday Prize Puzzle – 117
You’re my Favourite by Prolixic
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Starting from today, all puzzles will be available in interactive format right here on the blog
NTSPP – 116 (Review)
April 28, 2012 – 4:08 pm
Not the Saturday Prize Puzzle – 116
A puzzle by Donk
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A new name joins the ranks of the NTSPP setters. When you’ve been solving cryptics for as long as I have, it is good to try new setters’ puzzles and I thoroughly enjoyed Donk’s first NTSPP and hope we see more of him soon.
NTSPP – 116
April 28, 2012 – 12:00 pm
Not the Saturday Prize Puzzle – 116
A Puzzle by Donk
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Welcome to the latest in our series of puzzles, which have now been running every week for over two years.
Those of you who follow the DIY COW clue writing competition will have some idea of what to expect from Donk’s first NTSPP puzzle. For others there is a real treat in store!
NTSPP – 115 (Review)
April 21, 2012 – 2:54 pm
Not the Saturday Prize Puzzle – 115
“Lonely, Single & Broke” by Nina
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Welcome to one humdinger of a crossword set by “Nina”, none other than John Henderson in drag! He had donned industrial strength hob-nailed boots for this crossword. Although there are a number of more straightforward clues, there are some real stinkers. At the time of preparing the review, the wordplay for 3d still eludes the combined efforts of Crypticsue, Gazza and me to crack it.
When solving this crossword, you should ignore the preamble to begin with and then solve the crossword as normal. Although the grid is unusual in design, it is still a regular cryptic crossword. Instructions will be given at the end on how to reveal the Nina that is hidden in the grid.
NTSPP – 115
April 21, 2012 – 12:00 pm
Not the Saturday Prize Puzzle – 115
“Lonely, Single & Broke” by Nina
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Welcome to the latest in our series of puzzles, which have now been running every week for over two years.
This special puzzle has been prepared for those attending the Northern S&B meeting and has kindly made it available to us.
NTSPP – 114 (Review)
April 14, 2012 – 3:00 pm
Not the Saturday Prize Puzzle – 114
A Puzzle by eXternal
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External returns with a highly enjoyable crossword today. There is lots of wit, inventive cluing and misdirection to keep you amused and guessing. More of the same, please.
I have highlighted my favourite clues in blue. Drop by and let us have your comments.
NTSPP – 114
April 14, 2012 – 12:00 pm
Not the Saturday Prize Puzzle – 114
A Puzzle by eXternal
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Welcome to the latest in our series of puzzles, which have now been running every week for over two years.
A few weeks ago we published our first puzzle by eXternal. You enjoyed that one, so now here’s another.
NTSPP – 113 (Review)
April 7, 2012 – 5:05 pm
Not the Saturday Prize Puzzle – 113
Eye Scream by Radler
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Congratulations on making it this far. If your brain has not finally exploded trying to solve this crossword, the following hints may assist you in completing it without losing your sanity.
NTSPP – 113
April 7, 2012 – 12:00 pm
Not the Saturday Prize Puzzle – 113
Eye Scream by Radler
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Welcome to the latest in our series of puzzles, which have now been running every week for over two years.
This week we have a very different puzzle from Radler. Make sure that you read the setter’s notes first.
NTSPP – 112 (Review)
March 31, 2012 – 7:12 pm
Not the Saturday Prize Puzzle – 112
A Puzzle by Hieroglyph
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Sorry about the delay in posting the review. I have spent most of the day digging in the garden and am now as stiff as a board! When I have the energy, I will add some pictures but here are the hints and solutions.
NTSPP – 112
March 31, 2012 – 12:00 pm
Not the Saturday Prize Puzzle – 112
A Puzzle by Hieroglyph
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Welcome to the latest in our series of puzzles, which have now been running every week for over two years.
This week we have another puzzle from Hieroglyph. While there is no actual theme, a number of the clues are linked to other clues.
NTSPP – 111 (Review)
March 24, 2012 – 3:00 pm
Not the Saturday Prize Puzzle – 111
A Puzzle by Gazza
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Welcome back to Gazza who seems to have taken a leaf from the Chancellor’s book with the first two clues in this crossword to bash the elderly! Is it me, or is he wearing sturdier footwear when setting crosswords these days? Not quite hob-nailed boots but certainly no pink fluffy slippers today.
I greatly enjoyed solving this crossword. Many thanks to our setter for a fine Saturday afternoon challenge. Drop by and let us have your thoughts.
NTSPP – 111
March 24, 2012 – 12:00 pm
Not the Saturday Prize Puzzle – 111
A Puzzle by Gazza
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Welcome to the latest in our series of puzzles, which have now been running every week for over two years.
The only problem that I have with Gazza’s puzzles is that there aren’t enough of them. Relish this one.
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