Putting the words to lights – crossword clues explained in plain English
The instructions said:
Several answers contain the same three letters in the same order, but sometimes with other letters between them. For example: If the letters were TLA, they appear in the word REPTILIAN as well as more obviously in OUTLAW.
All these answers have normal definitions, but the wordplay in their clues omits the three letters.… Continue reading
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A review will follow after the closing date (20th Feb 2021).
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Congratulations to our October winner Continue reading “MPP 101 – Review”
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This month’s lucky winner is Continue reading “MPP 097 – Review”
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The instructions said: The wordplay in each of the across clues provides an extra letter, not needed for the answer. In clue order, the extra letters spell a phrase (1,6,3,6) which is a clue to one of the down entries. The down clues are normal. What is the answer to the clue formed from the extra letters?… Continue reading
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The winner will receive their choice of any of the Telegraph Crossword Books.
Please note that, due to punitive postal charges, while the competition is open to all, the prize is only available to UK solvers.
A review will follow after the closing date (15th Feb 2020).
The competition is now closed