July 22, 2012 – Big Dave's Crossword Blog

MPP – 002 (Review)

Monthly Prize Puzzle No 2 (July 2012) by Alchemi

In association with Hamlyn Books,

the publishers of Telegraph Crossword Books

A review by Prolixic

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Our second Monthly Prize Crossword was set by Alchemi (who also set yesterday’s Not The Saturday Prize Puzzle, which is well worth solving). Solvers were asked to identify the theme of the crossword and to supply the missing member of the group so revealed.

Without further ado, this month’s winner is Alex McKinlay (Axe). Congratulations to him. To those who were unlucky this time, the next prize crossword will appear on Saturday 4 August.

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ST 2649 (Hints)

Sunday Telegraph Cryptic No 2649 (Hints)

Hints and tips by Crypticsue

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Big Dave has taken a rare day off and so, as is usual for the weekend prize crosswords, I will select a few of the more difficult clues and provide hints for them.

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