November 27, 2010 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

NTSPP – 042 (Review)

Not the Saturday Prize Puzzle – 042 (Review)

42 by Anax

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Those not familiar with Douglas Adams and his trilogy in five parts, “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” may struggle with the significance of the number of this crossword (42) and the frequent references to it in this puzzle.  Although it forms the theme for this crossword, there are plenty of other excellent clues with the hallmarks of Anax’s devious wordplay, smooth surface readings and fun and frolics on the way.

No white mice were harmed in the making of this Crossword or its review!

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DT 26409 (Hints)

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 26409 (Hints)

Big Dave’s Saturday Crossword Club

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As is usual for the weekend prize crosswords, I will select a few of the better clues and provide hints for them.

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