April 17, 2010 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

NTSPP – 010 Review

NTSPP – 010 Review

A Puzzle by Radler

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This is the third puzzle by Radler in the NTSPP series. His previous two have been tough solves with cleverly constructed themes but have been less approachable as result.

In this puzzle, Radler has had mercy on his solvers and split the puzzle into more complex across clues and some more straightforward down clues. In general, the down clues are simpler though there are some complex constructions towards the end. Overall, the puzzle was far more approachable than the previous two puzzles.

On top of all this, Radler shows his flair by still including a mini theme and a NINA across the top row of the puzzle.

There are a few quibbles indicated in the review below but these are minor and do not detract from an enjoyable crossword.

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NTSPP – 010

Not the Saturday Prize Puzzle – 010

Mixed Abilities by Radler

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Welcome to the tenth in our series of weekly puzzles.

This is the third by Radler – this puzzle has down clues that are, in general, easier than the across clues, hence Mixed Abilities.

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DT 26217 – Hints

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 26217- Hints

Big Dave’s Saturday Crossword Club

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Don’t forget that you can give your assessment of the puzzle. Five stars if you thought it was great, one if you hated it, four, three or two if it was somewhere in between.

As is usual for the weekend prize crosswords, I will select a few of the better clues and provide hints for them. A full review of this puzzle will be published on Thursday, 22nd April.

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