Toughie No 539 by Giovanni
What do you want?
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ****
A very enjoyable puzzle from Giovanni today. I liked the sixties reference, even though it eluded me at first.
Month: April 2011
DT 26518
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 26518
Hints and tips by Gazza
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
For once I know who the Tuesday setter is because Shamus told us last week that this would be one of his. Thanks to him for an entertaining puzzle.
If you want to see an answer just highlight the space between the curly brackets under the relevant clue.
DT 26517
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 26517
Hints and tips by Libellule
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BD Rating – Difficulty ** – Enjoyment ***
First of all I would like to thank Gazza for stepping in at short notice last week, it was much appreciated. Crisis is now over and I can return to blogging the Monday crossword. I found this easier than normal and all seemed to fall into place quite quickly. Still good fun though.
ST 2582 (Hints)
Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 2582 (Hints)
Hints and tips by Big Dave
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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.
NTSPP – 060 (Review)
Not the Saturday Prize Puzzle – 060
A Puzzle by Prolixic
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It is always great to open one’s emails and find one from Prolixic with the subject line containing the words “test solve’’. This particular crossword was entertaining from start to finish, with a great theme, and some very nice clues, so thank you once again Prolixic. Continue reading “NTSPP – 060 (Review)”
NTSPP – 060 (Comments)
Not the Saturday Prize Puzzle – 060
A Puzzle by Prolixic
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Welcome to the latest in our series of weekly puzzles.
This week we have the latest puzzle from Prolixic.
DT 26516 (Hints)
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 26516 (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.
Toughie 538
Toughie No 538 by Myops
Hints and tips by Tilsit
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BD Rating – Difficulty **** – Enjoyment ***
The Friday Challenge this week comes from Myops and as usual with his puzzles, I found it quite a tough challenge and if I am honest, not as enjoyable as the other puzzles this week. I did wonder whether we would be treated to something appropriate for the day, but it was not to be. There is a mini-theme and a sort of Nina related to 5 down in the grid.
There are some nice clues and clever constructions, but whether I am feeling a bit drained from my recent exertions and a bit all puzzled out (you’ll get to see why on BBC4 in September!), but I just found it difficult to tune in to this puzzle. I think I’ll have to spend time wrestling with the Wee Stinker puzzle to get inside Myops’ mind a little.
ST 2581
Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 2581
A full review by Crypticsue
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ****
This crossword is a very good example of why Gnomethang and I have this complicated weekend-puzzle-blogging schedule – neither of us wanted to miss the opportunity to review such wonderful cryptics with all the clever clues and wonderful wordplay. Thanks once again to Virgilius for another Sunday treat – definitely the highlight of the cryptic solving week.
DT 26515
Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 26515
Hints and tips by Gazza
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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ***
We have a fairly standard Giovanni puzzle today. Let us know how you got on with it in a comment.
If you want to see an answer just highlight the space between the brackets under the relevant clue.